Top Rankings
Arab City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,645 students in Arab City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Arab City School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
2,645 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
139 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Arab City School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 143 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.62
# American Indian Students
11 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
27 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
86 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
19 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
1%
32%
# White Students
2,477 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
94%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
109
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
201
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
203
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
205
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
178
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
182
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
187
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
183
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
217
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
217
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
200
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
185
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
193
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
185
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,624 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,504 is less than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,624
$12,931
Spending / Student
$10,504
$12,150
Best Arab City School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arab Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
241 8th Ave Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6085
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6085
Grades: 3-5
| 547 students
Rank: #22.
Arab Junior High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
911 Old Cullman Rd
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6074
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6074
Grades: 6-8
| 617 students
Rank: #33.
Arab High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
511 Arabian Dr Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6026
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6026
Grades: 9-12
| 763 students
Rank: n/an/a
121 Mimosa St Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6005
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6005
Grades: PK-2
| 718 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arab City School District?
Arab City School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,645 students.
What is the rank of Arab City School District?
Arab City School District is ranked #9 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arab City School District?
94% of Arab City School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arab City School District?
Arab City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Arab City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,504 is less than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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