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 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,653 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
2,653 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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.
Overall District Rank
#10 out of 145 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.62
# American Indian Students
11 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
90 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
11%
# Black Students
23 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
1%
32%
# White Students
2,470 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
93%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
27 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
103
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
197
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
198
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
204
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
202
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
183
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
195
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
186
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
190
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
216
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
224
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
193
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
171
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
191
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,589 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,472 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,589
$12,892
Spending / Student
$10,472
$12,112
Best Arab City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arab Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
241 8th Ave Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6085
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6085
Grades: 3-5
| 580 students
Rank: #22.
Arab Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
911 Old Cullman Rd
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6074
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6074
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Rank: #33.
Arab High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
511 Arabian Dr Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6026
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6026
Grades: 9-12
| 779 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arab Primary School
Magnet School
121 Mimosa St Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6005
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6005
Grades: PK-2
| 702 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arab City School District?
Arab City School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,653 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?
93% of Arab City School District students are White, 3% 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 lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Arab City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,472 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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