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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,637 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 55% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
2,637 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
157 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Arab City School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (AL)
#10 out of 145 school districts
(Top 10%)
55%
29%
64%
47%
54%
38%
≥95%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
11%
% Black
1%
32%
% White
92%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,659 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,536 is less than the state median of $12,220. 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
Spending
$28 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,659
$13,006
Spending / Student
$10,536
$12,220

Best Arab City School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arab Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
241 8th Ave Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6085
Grades: 3-5
| 595 students
Rank: #22.
Arab Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
911 Old Cullman Rd
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6074
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Rank: #33.
Arab High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
511 Arabian Dr Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6026
Grades: 9-12
| 747 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arab Primary School
121 Mimosa St Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6005
Grades: PK-2
| 703 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Arab City School District?
Arab City School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,637 students.
What is the rank of Arab City School District?
Arab City School District is ranked #10 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arab City School District?
92% of Arab City School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Arab City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,536 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,637 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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