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Mobile County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 53 public preschools serving 25,549 students in Mobile County School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Alabama.
Public Preschools in Mobile County School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
92 Schools
646 Schools
# Students
51,979 Students
313,031 Students
# Teachers
2,908 Teachers
18,205 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Mobile County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 83% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#92 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Graduation Rate
83%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.62
# American Indian Students
545 Students
3,497 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,075 Students
3,569 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
3,053 Students
31,320 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
10%
# Black Students
26,251 Students
95,977 Students
% Black Students
51%
31%
# White Students
18,760 Students
165,644 Students
% White Students
36%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
45 Students
319 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,250 Students
12,705 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,738
22,116
# Students in K Grade:
4,030
51,350
# Students in 1st Grade:
4,288
51,603
# Students in 2nd Grade:
4,059
46,690
# Students in 3rd Grade:
3,979
40,285
# Students in 4th Grade:
3,933
37,288
# Students in 5th Grade:
3,849
31,978
# Students in 6th Grade:
3,845
12,293
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,841
4,410
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,823
4,611
# Students in 9th Grade:
4,419
2,837
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,718
2,657
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,319
2,420
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,138
2,493
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,990 is higher than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,989 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$675 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$623 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,990
$12,892
Spending / Student
$11,989
$12,112
Best Mobile County School District Public Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2815 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1105
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1105
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #22.
W H Council Traditional School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
751 Wilkinson St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1137
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1137
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #33.
Elsie Collier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Snow Road North
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1120
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1120
Grades: PK-5
| 743 students
Rank: #44.
Mary B Austin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Provident Ln
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1015
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1015
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #55.
Anna F Booth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
17001 Hurricane Blvd
Irvington, AL 36544
(251) 824-1740
Irvington, AL 36544
(251) 824-1740
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #66.
Semmes Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10100 Blackwell Nursery Rd S
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 221-1630
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 221-1630
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #77.
Taylor White Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
476 Eliza Jordan Road N
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1465
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1465
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #88.
Cora Castlen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9960 School House Rd
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-6733
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-6733
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #99.
Tanner Williams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13700 Tanner Williams Rd
Wilmer, AL 36587
(251) 221-1675
Wilmer, AL 36587
(251) 221-1675
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
Rank: #1010.
J E Turner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8361 Lott Road
Wilmer, AL 36587
(251) 221-1285
Wilmer, AL 36587
(251) 221-1285
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #1111.
Hl Sonny Callahan School For The Deaf And Blind
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3980 Burma Road
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-5454
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-5454
Grades: PK-5
| 41 students
Rank: #1212.
Allentown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10330 Howells Ferry Rd
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 221-1000
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 221-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 776 students
Rank: #1313.
Orourke Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1975 Leroy Stevens Rd
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-1585
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-1585
Grades: PK-5
| 862 students
Rank: #1414.
Pearl Haskew Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7001 White Oak Drive
Irvington, AL 36544
(251) 221-1850
Irvington, AL 36544
(251) 221-1850
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Calcedeaver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20500 Patillo Road
Mount Vernon, AL 36560
(251) 221-1092
Mount Vernon, AL 36560
(251) 221-1092
Grades: PK-6
| 229 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Hollingers Island Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 Hammock Rd
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1376
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1376
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #1717.
Breitling Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8350 Grand Bay Wilmer Rd
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-0900
Grand Bay, AL 36541
(251) 865-0900
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #1818.
Mcdavidjones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16250 Highway 45 South
Citronelle, AL 36522
(251) 221-1510
Citronelle, AL 36522
(251) 221-1510
Grades: PK-5
| 836 students
Rank: #1919.
Wd Robbins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2416 W Main St
Mobile, AL 36610
(251) 221-1600
Mobile, AL 36610
(251) 221-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #2020.
Wilmer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7456 Wilmergeorgetown Rd
Wilmer, AL 36587
(251) 221-1780
Wilmer, AL 36587
(251) 221-1780
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #2121.
Saint Elmo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8666 Mcdonald Rd
Irvington, AL 36544
(251) 957-6314
Irvington, AL 36544
(251) 957-6314
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #2222.
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2757 Dauphin Island Parkway
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1820
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1820
Grades: PK-5
| 780 students
Rank: #2323.
Wc Griggs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Three Notch Rd
Mobile, AL 36619
(251) 221-1330
Mobile, AL 36619
(251) 221-1330
Grades: PK-5
| 619 students
Rank: #2424.
Spencerwestlawn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3071 Ralston Rd
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1705
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-1705
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Dixon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8650 Four Mile Rd
Irvington, AL 36544
(251) 824-4314
Irvington, AL 36544
(251) 824-4314
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Er Dickson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4645 Bit And Spur Rd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1180
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1180
Grades: PK-5
| 1,038 students
Rank: #2727.
Kate Shepard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3980b Burma Rd
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-1645
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-1645
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #2828.
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Nan Gray Davis Rd
Theodore, AL 36582
(251) 221-1166
Theodore, AL 36582
(251) 221-1166
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #2929.
Olive J Dodge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2615 Longleaf Dr
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-1195
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-1195
Grades: PK-5
| 875 students
Rank: #3030.
Orchard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6400 Howells Ferry Rd
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 221-1571
Mobile, AL 36618
(251) 221-1571
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #3131.
North Mobile County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1950 Salco Road West
Axis, AL 36505
(251) 221-2000
Axis, AL 36505
(251) 221-2000
Grades: PK-8
| 452 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Indian Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4550 Highpoint Blvd
Eight Mile, AL 36613
(251) 221-1436
Eight Mile, AL 36613
(251) 221-1436
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Mary W Burroughs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6875 Burroughs Ln
Theodore, AL 36582
(251) 221-1077
Theodore, AL 36582
(251) 221-1077
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Meadowlake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8251 Three Notch Rd
Mobile, AL 36619
(251) 221-1529
Mobile, AL 36619
(251) 221-1529
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #35 - 3835. - 38.
Erwin Craighead Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 South Ann St
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1155
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1155
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
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