Mobile County


Summary:

The Mobile County school district in Alabama encompasses 88 schools, including 55 elementary schools, 17 middle schools, 14 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. The district serves a diverse student population and faces a range of performance outcomes, with some standout schools achieving exceptional results and others struggling to meet state averages.

Among the top-performing schools in the district are W.H. Council Traditional School, an elementary school ranking 6th out of 680 in the state, and EicholdMertz School of Math and Science, another high-achieving elementary school. At the middle school level, Barton Academy For Advanced World Studies and Phillips Preparatory Middle School stand out with outstanding test scores and rankings. In contrast, several schools, such as Continuous Learning Center and Augusta Evans School, serve specialized populations and face significant academic challenges.

Overall, the Mobile County school district exhibits a wide range of performance, with pockets of excellence alongside many struggling schools. Factors such as school leadership, teaching quality, and community engagement appear to play a significant role in driving student outcomes, beyond just demographics and funding. Addressing these disparities and improving educational opportunities for all students will likely require a multi-faceted approach targeting resource allocation, instructional quality, and community engagement.

District Detail

 1 Magnum Pass
Mobile, AL 36618-0069

 (251) 221-4394

SchoolDigger Rank:
94th of 135 Alabama districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 49,946

Primary Schools: 53
Middle Schools: 17
High Schools: 17
Alternative Schools: 3
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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.

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