Top Rankings
Satsuma City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,534 students in Satsuma City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Satsuma City School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
2 Schools
1,532 Schools
# Students
1,534 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
43,215 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Satsuma City School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#23 out of 145 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.64
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
12%
% Black
7%
31%
% White
85%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,976 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,699. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,259 is less than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$11,791 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$11,166 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,976
$15,699
Spending / Student
$13,259
$14,867
Best Satsuma City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert E Lee Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
251 Baker Rd
Satsuma, AL 36572
(251) 380-8210
Satsuma, AL 36572
(251) 380-8210
Gr: PK-6 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Satsuma High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Gator Circle
Satsuma, AL 36572
(251) 380-8190
Satsuma, AL 36572
(251) 380-8190
Gr: 7-12 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Satsuma City School District?
Satsuma City School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,534 students.
What is the rank of Satsuma City School District?
Satsuma City School District is ranked #21 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Satsuma City School District?
85% of Satsuma City School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Satsuma City School District?
Satsuma City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Satsuma City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,259 is less than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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