Top Rankings
Saraland City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,514 students in Saraland City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Saraland City School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,532 Schools
# Students
3,514 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
200 Teachers
43,215 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Saraland City School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 145 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
38%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.1%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
% American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
% Hispanic
3%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
% Black
18%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
% White
71%
50%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,781 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,699. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,424 is less than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$48 MM
$11,791 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 16-year historical data
Spending
$47 MM
$11,166 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 16-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$13,781
$15,699
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
Spending / Student
$13,424
$14,867
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
Best Saraland City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saraland Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
229 Mckeough Ave
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 679-5739
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 679-5739
Gr: 2-5 | 1,034 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 Baldwin Road
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 679-9405
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 679-9405
Gr: 6-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Saraland High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1115 Industrial Parkway
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 602-8970
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 602-8970
Gr: 9-12 | 1,134 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
4000 Lil Spartan Drive
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 602-8930
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 602-8930
Gr: PK-1 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saraland City School District?
Saraland City School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,514 students.
What is the rank of Saraland City School District?
Saraland City School District is ranked #4 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saraland City School District?
71% of Saraland City School District students are White, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saraland City School District?
Saraland City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Saraland City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,424 is less than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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