For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 758 students in LEAD Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in LEAD Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,517 Schools
# Students
758 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
LEAD Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#138 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
11%
% Black
93%
32%
% White
3%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,885 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has declined by 39% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,515 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has declined by 39% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,885
$13,006
Spending / Student
$7,515
$12,220
Best LEAD Academy School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lead Academy Building A
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2897 Eastern Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 451-3127
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 451-3127
Gr: K-3 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Lead Academy Building B
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2897 Eastern Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 451-3127
Montgomery, AL 36116
(334) 451-3127
Gr: 4-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to LEAD Academy School District?
LEAD Academy School District manages 2 public schools serving 758 students.
What is the rank of LEAD Academy School District?
LEAD Academy School District is ranked #136 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in LEAD Academy School District?
93% of LEAD Academy School District students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of LEAD Academy School District?
LEAD Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is LEAD Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,515 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has declined by 39% over four school years.
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