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 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,488 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 58% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
3,488 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
197 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 145 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
38%
Graduation Rate
94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.63
# American Indian Students
51 Students
5,986 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
36 Students
10,976 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
100 Students
83,354 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
11%
# Black Students
601 Students
234,256 Students
% Black Students
17%
32%
# White Students
2,504 Students
379,490 Students
% White Students
72%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
824 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
189 Students
28,630 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
28
21,953
# Students in K Grade:
259
55,899
# Students in 1st Grade:
270
58,528
# Students in 2nd Grade:
241
57,991
# Students in 3rd Grade:
241
55,161
# Students in 4th Grade:
261
54,236
# Students in 5th Grade:
255
54,179
# Students in 6th Grade:
258
54,861
# Students in 7th Grade:
269
55,768
# Students in 8th Grade:
255
56,376
# Students in 9th Grade:
305
59,139
# Students in 10th Grade:
301
56,986
# Students in 11th Grade:
283
53,181
# Students in 12th Grade:
262
49,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,486 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,481 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,486
$13,006
Spending / Student
$11,481
$12,220
Best Saraland City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saraland Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
229 Mckeough Ave
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 679-5739
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 679-5739
Grades: 2-5
| 998 students
Rank: #22.
Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus
(Math: 46% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Baldwin Road
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 679-9405
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 679-9405
Grades: 6-8
| 782 students
Rank: #33.
Saraland High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1115 Industrial Parkway
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 602-8970
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 602-8970
Grades: 9-12
| 1,151 students
Rank: n/an/a
4000 Lil Spartan Drive
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 602-8930
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 602-8930
Grades: PK-1
| 557 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saraland City School District?
Saraland City School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,488 students.
What is the rank of Saraland City School District?
Saraland City School District is ranked #5 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saraland City School District?
72% of Saraland City School District students are White, 17% 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 $11,481 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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