Huntsville City Schools has earned an A on the Alabama State Report Card for the first time.
This milestone marks the culmination of a steady climb that saw the district’s score rise from an 83 in 2022 to a 90 in 2026, shifting its designation from a B to an A.
The improvement reflects broader gains across the district’s metrics, including academic achievement, graduation rates, and college and career readiness. According to data released in the state report, academic achievement scores climbed by nearly 10 points, while the graduation rate saw an increase of more than seven. Perhaps most notably, chronic absenteeism dropped from nearly 19% in 2022 to just under 7% this year.
For those familiar with the district’s trajectory, the A grade serves as a data-backed validation of long-term efforts. Payten Redfearn, the HCS District three board member, said that the current performance is the result of a multi-year trend.
“We’re really lucky in Huntsville that we have seen growth year on year since 2017. In 2017, Huntsville City Schools had a state report card average in the 70s. And to see us be in the 90s now, again, really shows the growth that we’ve had,” Redfearn said. Payten Redfearn
For families within the system, these figures offer a tangible reflection of their daily experiences. Caroline Kennedy, a parent, suggested that the high marks align with the quality of instruction and administration she has observed firsthand.
“It lends credibility. You know, pen and paper credibility to what my experience already has been, which is fantastic teachers, the leadership is incredible. We really do enjoy the community and local experience we have,” Kennedy said.
“The small neighborhood schools are why our ratings are so high. And so, wanting to close those is very short-sighted,” Gibbs said.
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