Mobile County Schools & Education
Mobile County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
28/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
88.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,032
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,270
School Score
28/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#55
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Mobile County
Measured School Summary
Mobile County faces educational challenges with a school score of 28/100 and a graduation rate of 88.4%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,032 per pupil, Mobile County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 29% below the Alabama average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Mobile County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
104 public schools and 5 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
28/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #55 of 67 Alabama counties with school score data.
Completion
88.4%
2.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,032
$238 below the state average
School coverage
104
5 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Mobile County has 104 public schools across 5 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Mobile County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Mobile County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 92 of 104 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#55
of 67 Alabama counties with school score data. The county score is 12 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Mobile County
Elementary to high school visible
51,979 students
92 listed schools in this county slice.
Saraland City
Elementary to high school visible
3,354 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Chickasaw City
Elementary to high school visible
2,654 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Satsuma City
Elementary and high visible
1,502 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Mobile County is the largest listed district slice, with 92 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Mobile County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Mobile County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Mobile County, Alabama
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Large-Scale Educational Hub
Mobile County supports a massive educational infrastructure with 104 public schools serving over 60,000 students across 5 districts. The landscape includes 58 elementary schools, 20 middle schools, and 21 high schools to accommodate the county's diverse population. This network represents one of the largest school systems in the state of Alabama.
Dominated by the Mobile County District
The Mobile County school district is the primary provider, managing 92 schools and 51,979 students. Charter schools like Alabama Destinations Career Academy represent 1.9% of the total school count, offering alternative learning paths. Other notable districts include Saraland City and Chickasaw City, which serve approximately 6,000 students combined.
Urban and Suburban Learning Environments
The county offers a diverse mix of locales, with 48 schools in city settings and 29 in suburban neighborhoods. Schools are relatively large, averaging 601 students, with Baker High School reaching a massive enrollment of 2,491. Families can choose between bustling urban campuses and smaller rural outposts scattered throughout the county.
School Overview
Total Schools
104
in Mobile County
Reported Enrollment
60,137
104 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
2
2% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Mobile County
Mobile County
GuideSaraland City
GuideChickasaw City
Satsuma City
MAEF Public Charter Schools
104 Public Schools in Mobile County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 14 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 104 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker High School | Profile | Mobile County | Mobile, 36608Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,491 |
| Mary G Montgomery High School | Profile | Mobile County | Semmes, 36575Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,965 |
| Alma Bryant High School | Profile | Mobile County | Irvington, 36544Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,617 |
| Alabama Destinations Career Academy | Profile | Chickasaw City | Chickasaw, 36611Suburb: Large | KG–11 | Virtual | 1,596 |
| WP Davidson High School | Profile | Mobile County | Mobile, 36609City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,535 |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School | Profile | Mobile County | Mobile, 36695Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,418 |
| Semmes Middle School | Profile | Mobile County | Semmes, 36575Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 1,318 |
| Theodore High School | Profile | Mobile County | Theodore, 36582Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,280 |
| Murphy High School | Profile | Mobile County | Mobile, 36606City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,254 |
| Mattie T Blount High School | Profile | Mobile County | Eight Mile, 36613Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,176 |
| Saraland High School | Profile | Saraland City | Saraland, 36571Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,096 |
| ER Dickson Elementary School | Profile | Mobile County | Mobile, 36608City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 1,038 |
| Saraland Elementary School | Profile | Saraland City | Saraland, 36571Suburb: Large | 2–5 | Primary | 958 |
| Lillie B Williamson High School | Profile | Mobile County | Mobile, 36605City: Midsize | 6–12 | High | 956 |
| Olive J Dodge Elementary School | Record | Mobile County | Mobile, 36693City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 875 |
| ORourke Elementary School | Record | Mobile County | Mobile, 36695Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 862 |
| McDavidJones Elementary School | Record | Mobile County | Citronelle, 36522Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 836 |
| Katherine H Hankins Middle School | Record | Mobile County | Theodore, 36582Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 808 |
| Grand Bay Middle School | Record | Mobile County | Grand Bay, 36541Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 794 |
| Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary | Record | Mobile County | Mobile, 36605City: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 780 |
Baker High School
Mobile County
Mobile, 36608 / Suburb: Large
Mary G Montgomery High School
Mobile County
Semmes, 36575 / Suburb: Large
Alma Bryant High School
Mobile County
Irvington, 36544 / Rural: Fringe
Alabama Destinations Career Academy
Chickasaw City
Chickasaw, 36611 / Suburb: Large
WP Davidson High School
Mobile County
Mobile, 36609 / City: Midsize
Bernice J Causey Middle School
Mobile County
Mobile, 36695 / Suburb: Large
Semmes Middle School
Mobile County
Semmes, 36575 / Rural: Fringe
Theodore High School
Mobile County
Theodore, 36582 / Suburb: Large
Murphy High School
Mobile County
Mobile, 36606 / City: Midsize
Mattie T Blount High School
Mobile County
Eight Mile, 36613 / Suburb: Large
Saraland High School
Saraland City
Saraland, 36571 / Suburb: Large
ER Dickson Elementary School
Mobile County
Mobile, 36608 / City: Midsize
Saraland Elementary School
Saraland City
Saraland, 36571 / Suburb: Large
Lillie B Williamson High School
Mobile County
Mobile, 36605 / City: Midsize
Olive J Dodge Elementary School
Mobile County
Mobile, 36693 / City: Midsize
McDavidJones Elementary School
Mobile County
Citronelle, 36522 / Rural: Distant
Katherine H Hankins Middle School
Mobile County
Theodore, 36582 / Suburb: Large
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary
Mobile County
Mobile, 36605 / City: Midsize
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,032
State avg $6,270
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Schools in Mobile County, Alabama — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Mobile County, Alabama?
Mobile County supports a massive educational infrastructure with 104 public schools serving over 60,000 students across 5 districts. The landscape includes 58 elementary schools, 20 middle schools, and 21 high schools to accommodate the county's diverse population. This network represents one of the largest school systems in the state of Alabama.
What are the major school districts in Mobile County, Alabama?
The Mobile County school district is the primary provider, managing 92 schools and 51,979 students. Charter schools like Alabama Destinations Career Academy represent 1.9% of the total school count, offering alternative learning paths. Other notable districts include Saraland City and Chickasaw City, which serve approximately 6,000 students combined.
What is the school experience like in Mobile County?
The county offers a diverse mix of locales, with 48 schools in city settings and 29 in suburban neighborhoods. Schools are relatively large, averaging 601 students, with Baker High School reaching a massive enrollment of 2,491. Families can choose between bustling urban campuses and smaller rural outposts scattered throughout the county.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.