ACS — Alabaster City Schools earned a 95 A on the 2026 State Report Card, its highest ever, according to newly released rankings by the Alabama State Department of Education.
The grade places ACS in the top 20 of districts scoring 95 or above. It also marks the sixth consecutive year the school system has earned an “A” on the State Report Card. By comparison, ACS earned a 94 A in 2025, a 91 A in 2024, and a 90 A in 2021. Alabama began issuing A–F letter grades for schools and school systems during the 2016-2017 School Year.
“We are incredibly proud of earning a 95 A and maintaining the momentum of our academic success,” Superintendent Dr. Wayne Vickers said. “Academics are at the heart of all we do. This achievement would not be possible without focused students, skilled educators, engaged parents, a supportive community, and a visionary Board of Education and system.”
The Alabama State Report Card evaluates schools and school systems using six key indicators: Academic Achievement, Academic Growth, Progress in English Language Proficiency, Chronic Absenteeism, Graduation Rate, and College and Career Readiness.
This year’s report card highlights several accomplishments for Alabaster City Schools. Every school, along with the district as a whole, maintained or improved its performance across all six indicators. Scores for 2026 are as follows:
Alabaster City Schools: 95 A
Creek View Elementary: 99 A
Meadow View Elementary: 97 A
Thompson Intermediate School: 94 A
Thompson Middle School: 90 A
Thompson High School: 88 B
Thompson Intermediate School led the district in overall growth. This year also marked the first time Thompson Middle School has earned an A on the State Report Card. Overall, Alabaster City Schools’ continued progress across all indicators has strengthened the district's Report Card performance.
District Curriculum and Instruction leaders say the results reflect a sustained commitment to academic excellence, effective instruction, and student achievement.
“We are very pleased with this year’s state report card results and the continued progress they represent for Alabaster City Schools. These accomplishments reflect the hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers and staff, and the support of our families and community,” Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Dr. Amanda Wilbanks, said. “We are proud to celebrate this success while remaining focused on strengthening instruction and helping every student succeed.”
Alabama’s State Report Card shows an overall score of 88 for the state, a B. Total points rose from 86.67 to 88.27, with gains in most areas and Academic Growth holding steady.