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 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,354 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 27% of the student body (majority Black), 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
3,354 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
185 Teachers
42,056 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
0.45
0.62
# American Indian Students
51 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
36 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
85 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
11%
# Black Students
560 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
17%
32%
# White Students
2,433 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
73%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
182 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
266
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
239
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
231
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
256
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
238
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
233
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
254
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
245
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
260
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
308
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
279
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
255
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
254
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,985 is higher 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 $11,939 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,985
$12,892
Spending / Student
$11,939
$12,112
Best Saraland City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Saraland Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 958 students
Rank: #22.
Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus
Magnet School
(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
| 759 students
Rank: #33.
Saraland High School
Magnet 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
| 1,096 students
Rank: n/an/a
Saraland Early Education Center
Magnet School
4000 Lil Spartan Drive
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 602-8930
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 602-8930
Grades: PK-1
| 541 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saraland City School District?
Saraland City School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,354 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?
73% 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, 1% 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 equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Saraland City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,939 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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