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Mobile County

Alabama · Public School District
92
Schools
51,979
Students
$13,185
Per-Pupil Spend
-8% nat'l
69.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+17pp vs nat'l
86.7%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Mobile County is a public school district in Alabama serving 51,979 students across 92 schools. It includes 54 elementary, 17 middle, 17 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.7% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,185 is near the national average for a US public school district. 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (92)
Elementary Schools54 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Allentown Elementary SchoolPK–05776
Anna F Booth Elementary SchoolPK–05409
Breitling Elementary SchoolPK–05531
Calcedeaver Elementary SchoolPK–06229
ChastangFournier Middle SchoolPK–08551
CollinsRhodes Elementary SchoolPK–05615
Cora Castlen ElementaryPK–05439
Dauphin Island Elementary SchoolKG–0561
Dawes Intermediate School03–05584
Dixon Elementary SchoolPK–05503
Dr Robert W Gilliard ElementaryPK–05780
EicholdMertz School of Math and SciencePK–05507
Elizabeth Fonde Elementary SchoolPK–05725
Elsie Collier Elementary SchoolPK–05743
ER Dickson Elementary SchoolPK–051,038
Erwin Craighead Elementary SchoolPK–05420
Florence Howard Elementary SchoolPK–05488
Forest Hill Elementary SchoolPK–05549
George Hall Elementary SchoolPK–05280
Grant Elementary SchoolPK–05236
HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and BlindPK–0541
Hollingers Island Elementary SchoolPK–05291
Holloway ElementaryPK–05498
Hutchens Elementary SchoolPK–02583
Indian Springs Elementary SchoolPK–05368
J E Turner ElementaryPK–05532
John Will Elementary SchoolPK–05509
Kate Shepard Elementary SchoolPK–05584
Leinkauf Elementary SchoolPK–05538
Mary B Austin Elementary SchoolPK–05511
Mary W Burroughs Elementary SchoolPK–05390
Maryvale Elementary SchoolPK–05494
McDavidJones Elementary SchoolPK–05836
Meadowlake ElementaryPK–05404
Morningside Elementary SchoolPK–05455
Nan Gray Davis Elementary SchoolPK–05491
North Mobile County Middle SchoolPK–08452
Old Shell Road Magnet SchoolKG–05381
Olive J Dodge Elementary SchoolPK–05875
Orchard Elementary SchoolPK–05539
ORourke Elementary SchoolPK–05862
Pearl Haskew ElementaryPK–05502
Saint Elmo Elementary SchoolPK–05412
Semmes Elementary SchoolPK–05546
SpencerWestlawn Elementary SchoolPK–05461
Tanner Williams Elementary SchoolPK–05311
Taylor White Elementary SchoolPK–05423
The PathwayKG–08322
UCP Of Mobile IncPK–KG0
W H Council Traditional SchoolPK–05636
WC Griggs Elementary SchoolPK–05619
WD Robbins Elementary SchoolPK–05295
Whitley Elementary SchoolPK–05267
Wilmer Elementary SchoolPK–05447
Other Schools4 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,185Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
26%
State
49.5%
Local (property tax)
26.3%
Federal
24.2%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (26%), with notable federal support (24%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
92
Schools
51,979
Students
69%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.7%
Opportunity Score37/100
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 92 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
69% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
24% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mobile County?
Mobile County has 92 public schools, serving a total of 51,979 students.
What is the graduation rate for Mobile County?
The graduation rate is 86.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Mobile County spend per student?
Mobile County spends $13,185 per pupil — 8% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Mobile County?
69% of students in Mobile County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Mobile County?
No, Mobile County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Mobile County serve?
Mobile County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Mobile County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Mobile County is 37/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.