Mobile County serves 47,366 students across 92 schools in a city locale, representing Alabama's second-largest district by enrollment. The district experienced a 1.2% enrollment decline in the prior year, indicating modest contraction. With 2,913 teachers and a student-teacher ratio of 17.8:1, staffing aligns closely with state norms.
Academic performance trails state averages across measured indicators. Math proficiency stands at 26.9% compared to the state average of 31.9%, while reading proficiency reaches 49.9% against a state average of 54.5%. The graduation rate of 86.0% falls slightly below Alabama's 88.4% average. These metrics reflect measurable performance gaps requiring instructional attention.
The student population reflects significant economic challenges, with 73.0% of students qualifying as economically disadvantaged. Additionally, 17.5% of students receive special education services, and 4.9% are English learners. Racial composition is 50.8% Black, 37.0% White, and 6.9% Hispanic.
Financially, Mobile County operates with per-pupil spending of $11,989, marginally below the state average of $12,157. The $623.2 million total budget relies on a diversified revenue structure: 51.9% from state sources, 28.2% from local revenue, and 19.9% from federal funding. This revenue composition indicates moderate local tax base contribution relative to state and federal support, typical for districts with high concentrations of economically disadvantaged students.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 5, 2026.
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Total Students
47,366
Schools
92
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,989
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
26.9%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Source: Alabama State Department of Education, State Accountability Indicator Scores, 2024-25 School Year. Alabama uses a points-based accountability system (0-100) with A-F letter grades.