Arab City School District

750 Arabian Dr Ne
Arab, AL 35016-1161
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AL)
#9 out of 143 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Arab City  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
47%
24%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arab City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
64%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arab City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Arab City  School District and public school graduation rate of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$9,671 MM
This chart display total revenue of Arab City  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$28 MM
$9,086 MM
This chart display total spending of Arab City  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,624
$12,931
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Arab City  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,504
$12,150
This chart display average spending per public school student in Arab City  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

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:
10/
10
Top 5%
241 8th Ave Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6085
Grades: 3-5
| 547 students
Rank: #22.
Arab Junior High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
911 Old Cullman Rd
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6074
Grades: 6-8
| 617 students
Rank: #33.
Arab High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
511 Arabian Dr Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6026
Grades: 9-12
| 763 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arab Primary School
121 Mimosa St Ne
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,645 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in AL)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 47% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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