Mobile County School District

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Mobile, AL 36618-0069
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Mobile County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 92 public schools serving 52,614 students in Mobile County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Mobile County School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
92 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
52,614 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
2,493 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

Mobile County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 88% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AL)
#87 out of 143 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Mobile County  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
15%
24%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mobile County  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.
39%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mobile County  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.
88%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Mobile County  School District and public school graduation rate of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.62
# American Indian Students
537 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,089 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,896 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
10%
# Black Students
26,317 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
50%
32%
# White Students
19,320 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
37%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
40 Students
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,026 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,960
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
3,875
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,121
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,101
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,935
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,922
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,873
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
4,102
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,971
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
4,070
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,510
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,581
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,259
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,334
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,833 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,844 is less than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$675 MM
$9,671 MM
This chart display total revenue of Mobile County  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
$623 MM
$9,086 MM
This chart display total spending of Mobile County  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
$12,833
$12,931
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Mobile County  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
$11,844
$12,150
This chart display average spending per public school student in Mobile County  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 Mobile County School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science
Magnet School
Math: 68% | Reading: 97%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2815 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1105
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #22.
W H Council Traditional School
Magnet School
Math: 43% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
751 Wilkinson St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1137
Grades: PK-5
| 688 students
Rank: #33.
Old Shell Road Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 43% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3160 Heather St
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 221-1557
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #44.
Phillips Preparatory Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 36% | Reading: 90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3255 Old Shell Rd
Mobile, AL 36607
(251) 221-2286
Grades: 6-8
| 512 students
Rank: #55.
Dawes Intermediate School
Math: 38% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10451 West Lake Road
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-1485
Grades: 3-5
| 565 students
Rank: #66.
Dauphin Island Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1501 Bienville Blvd
Dauphin Island, AL 36528
(251) 861-3864
Grades: K-5
| 70 students
Rank: #77.
Clarkshaw Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: 32% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5960 Arlberg Street
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-2106
Grades: 5-8
| 680 students
Rank: #88.
Semmes Elementary School
Math: 37% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10100 Blackwell Nursery Rd S
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 221-1630
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #99.
Cora Castlen Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9960 School House Rd
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-6733
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #1010.
Elsie Collier Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 Snow Road North
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1120
Grades: PK-5
| 754 students
Rank: #1111.
Denton Magnet School Of Technology
Magnet School
Math: 26% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3800 Pleasant Valley
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 221-2148
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students
Rank: #1212.
Anna F Booth Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
17001 Hurricane Blvd
Irvington, AL 36544
(251) 824-1740
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #1313.
Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3980 Burma Road
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-5454
Grades: PK-5
| 40 students
Rank: #1414.
Allentown Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10330 Howells Ferry Rd
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 221-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 773 students
Rank: #1515.
Mary B Austin Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
150 Provident Ln
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1015
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Rank: #1616.
Orourke Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1975 Leroy Stevens Rd
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-1585
Grades: PK-5
| 853 students
Rank: #1717.
Tanner Williams Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13700 Tanner Williams Rd
Wilmer, AL 36587
(251) 221-1675
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #1818.
Taylor White Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
476 Eliza Jordan Road N
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1465
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #1919.
Breitling Elementary School
Math: 25% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8350 Grand Bay Wilmer Rd
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-0900
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #2020.
Wp Davidson High School
Math: 36% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3900 Pleasant Valley Rd
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 221-3084
Grades: 9-12
| 1,583 students
Rank: #2121.
Pearl Haskew Elementary School
Math: 22% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7001 White Oak Drive
Irvington, AL 36544
(251) 221-1850
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #2222.
Wc Griggs Elementary School
Math: 18% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6001 Three Notch Rd
Mobile, AL 36619
(251) 221-1330
Grades: PK-5
| 670 students
Rank: #2323.
Continuous Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1870 Pleasant Ave
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-2122
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Rank: #2424.
Bernice J Causey Middle School
Math: 17% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2205 Mcfarland Rd
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-2060
Grades: 6-8
| 1,455 students
Rank: #2525.
Hollingers Island Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2400 Hammock Rd
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1376
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #2626.
Saint Elmo Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8666 Mcdonald Rd
Irvington, AL 36544
(251) 957-6314
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #2727.
Mcdavidjones Elementary School
Math: 20% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
16250 Highway 45 South
Citronelle, AL 36522
(251) 221-1510
Grades: PK-5
| 806 students
Rank: #2828.
J E Turner Elementary School
Math: 16% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8361 Lott Road
Wilmer, AL 36587
(251) 221-1285
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #2929.
Kate Shepard Elementary School
Math: 16% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3980b Burma Rd
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-1645
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #3030.
Spencerwestlawn Elementary School
Math: 24% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3071 Ralston Rd
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1705
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #3131.
Dixon Elementary School
Math: 14% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8650 Four Mile Rd
Irvington, AL 36544
(251) 824-4314
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #3232.
Wilmer Elementary School
Math: 18% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7456 Wilmergeorgetown Rd
Wilmer, AL 36587
(251) 221-1780
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #3333.
Baker High School
Math: 25% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8901 Airport Blvd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,504 students
Rank: #3434.
Dunbar Creative Performing Arts
Magnet School
Math: 7% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Saint Anthony St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-2160
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
Rank: #3535.
Calcedeaver Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
20500 Patillo Road
Mount Vernon, AL 36560
(251) 221-1092
Grades: PK-6
| 221 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mobile County School District?
Mobile County School District manages 92 public schools serving 52,614 students.
What is the rank of Mobile County School District?
Mobile County School District is ranked #87 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mobile County School District?
50% of Mobile County School District students are Black, 37% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mobile County School District?
Mobile County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Mobile County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,844 is less than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 92 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 52,614 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : 88% (Btm 50% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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