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Best Public Schools in Arab, AL

At a glance

Schools

2,881

Students

Districts

5-star schools

Top rankedArab Junior High School21^st of 439 Alabama middle schools

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Biggest riser

Arab Elementary School up 10 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Arab High School 14.8 students per teacher

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Summary:

The city of Arab, Alabama is home to a high-performing school district, with 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school. Arab City schools consistently rank among the top in the state, with several standout institutions that excel in academics and student outcomes.

Arab High School is a standout, ranking between 15-45 out of all Alabama high schools over the past 3 years. It boasts a 90% 4-year graduation rate and strong test scores that outperform the state average in math, science, and English. Arab Elementary School and Arab Junior High School are also top performers, ranking among the best in Alabama for their respective grade levels.

Across the Arab City school district, students demonstrate high proficiency in core academic subjects, with 70-90% meeting or exceeding standards in math and English. The district also serves a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, yet still manages to deliver exceptional educational outcomes. With strong graduation rates, low chronic absenteeism, and efficient per-student spending, the Arab City schools provide a model of academic excellence and equity for the region.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2025)							Summative Assessment Science (2025)			Summative Assessment English (2025)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School	Public	3-5	2233 Shoal Creek Rd	Arab	35016	Marshall County	Marshall County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 753-2246	286	14	21.1	61.2%	262 (91.6%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (5.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)	45.4	386^th of 680 public elementary schools	43.2%		46.1	381^st of 684 public elementary schools	44.3%	5	47.7	26.7	36.8					46.7			61.4	48.0	63.2					$13,239	$2,250	$10,977
Arab Elementary School	Public	3-5	241 8th Ave NE	Arab	35016	Marshall County	Arab City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 586-6085	599	29	20.6	45.7%	553 (92.3%)	5 (0.8%)	22 (3.7%)	9 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.3%)	92.3	35^th of 680 public elementary schools	94.9%		90.5	45^th of 684 public elementary schools	93.4%	10	76.8	78.8	70.7					68.4			89.5	78.8	86.9					$7,777	$1,157	$6,613
Arab Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	121 Mimosa St NE	Arab	35016	Marshall County	Arab City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 586-6005	698	39	17.8	39.3%	639 (91.5%)	4 (0.6%)	33 (4.7%)	11 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.6%)								(n/a)																		$8,396	$1,248	$7,142
Arab Junior High School	Public	6-8	911 Old Cullman Rd	Arab	35016	Marshall County	Arab City	No	No	No	No	(256) 586-6074	563	35	16.2	43.2%	516 (91.7%)	4 (0.7%)	25 (4.4%)	9 (1.6%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	94.5	21^st of 439 public middle schools	95.2%		93.1	27^th of 442 public middle schools	93.9%	6				70.1	62.7	69.8			68.2					79.7	73.6	81.0		$7,922	$794	$7,122
Arab High School	Public	9-12	511 Arabian Dr NE	Arab	35016	Marshall County	Arab City	No	No	No	No	(256) 586-6026	735	50	14.8	39.7%	679 (92.4%)	6 (0.8%)	19 (2.6%)	14 (1.9%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	12 (1.6%)	86.2	45^th of 374 public high schools	88.0%		96	19^th of 378 public high schools	95.0%	26							34.5			43.9							45.6	$10,984	$782	$10,192

Cities Near Arab

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Guntersville	5.74 mi	10	100^th
Baileyton	7.45 mi	1	161^st
Cullman	11.84 mi	20	120^th
Holly Pond	12.18 mi	2	83^rd
Somerville	12.68 mi	4	116^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.