George Hall Elementary School, a Mobile County public school serving grades PK–5, has experienced a decline in state ranking from #1 in 2010 to #1063 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% of Alabama schools overall.
Math proficiency ranged from 15% to 19%, reading proficiency between 10% and 14%, and science proficiency from 11% to 19%, all lower than the state average in recent years.
Enrollment declined from 798 students in 2000 to 267 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at approximately 99%, primarily comprising Black students; 85% to 91% of students have qualified for free lunch annually.
The school maintained a student–teacher ratio of about 18:1 in 2023 with 267 students and 15 teachers, offering small class sizes in a suburban Mobile neighborhood.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 244 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
George Hall Elementary School's student population of 244 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
244 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
George Hall Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George Hall Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1063 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
96%
31%
White
1%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Hall Elementary School's ranking?
George Hall Elementary School is ranked #1063 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are George Hall Elementary School often compared to?
George Hall Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary B Austin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend George Hall Elementary School?
244 students attend George Hall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of George Hall Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George Hall Elementary School?
George Hall Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does George Hall Elementary School offer ?
George Hall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is George Hall Elementary School part of?
George Hall Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is George Hall Elementary School located?
George Hall Elementary School is located in the Maysville neighborhood of Mobile, AL. There are 1 other public schools located in Maysville.
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