Alabama Schools
There are 1,550 public schools in Alabama distributed in 186 school districts. A total of 728,912 students attend Alabama schools and 46,618 teachers work for the schools.
By school level, there are 703 elementary, 257 middle, 410 high schools, and 180 other type of schools (eg. ungraded, adult education, etc.,).
In addition, 273 private schools are serving students in Alabama.
| Number of District | 186 districts |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Public Schools | 1,550 schools |
| By Level | |
| Elementary | 703 schools / 334,796 students |
| Middle | 257 schools / 132,195 students |
| High | 410 schools / 172,171 students |
| Other (Ungraded, Adult Education, other) | 180 schools |
| By Category | |
| Traditional | 1,481 schools |
| Charter | 11 schools |
| Magnet | 44 schools |
| Special Education | 2 schools |
| Alternative | 12 schools |
Alabama Department of Education
Alabama School Districts
In Alabama, 186 school districts are serving their students in 1,550 schools. Mobile County School District is the largest district with 91 schools and 56,518 students.
1 Magnum Pass, Mobile, AL
2100 18th Street S, Birmingham, AL
2600 North Hand Ave, Bay Minette, AL
307 S Decatur St, Montgomery, AL
200 White St, Huntsville, AL
Student Population
A total of 734,559 students are attending Alabama schools. By gender, there are 376,607 (51.3%) male and 357,952 (51.3%) female students in AL schools.
By race/ethnicity, 399,423 White (54.4%), 236,753 Black (32.2%), and 11,057 Asian (1.5%) students are attending Alabama schools.
Performance in Math and Reading
In 2019, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) administered the math and reading assessment to representative samples of fourth- and eighth-grade students in the nation, states, and other participating large urban districts. According to the report, 71 percent of students in fourth grade and 57 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above the NAEP basic in Math. For reading assessment, 58 percent of students in fourth grade and 64 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above basic score.
You can read more about the assessment at NAEP report card website for Math and Reading.
| 4th Grade | 8th Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | |
| Math | 71% | 28% | 57% | 21% |
| Reading | 58% | 28% | 64% | 24% |
Advanced Placement Programs
In Alabama schools, total 32,572 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 1,063 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 56,869 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Placement Programs | 32,572 | |
| Advanced Placement Math | 6,194 | |
| Advanced Placement Science | 11,701 | |
| Advanced Placement Other programs | 24,940 | |
| International BS program | 1,063 | |
| SAT/ACT Participation | 56,869 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 46,618 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for schools in Alabama and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. 89.3% of teachers are certified. 90.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 46,618 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 41,626 | 89.3% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 5,014 | 10.8% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2,279 | 4.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1,942 | 4.2% |
| School counselors | 1,830 | Students per counselor: 398 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 513 | - |
| Security guards | 253 | - |
| Nurses | 1,191 | - |
| Psychologists | 16 | - |
| Social workers | 64 | - |
Public Schools in Alabama
In Alabama, 1,550 public schools are serving 728,912 students. The next lists are showing schools by offering level.
Private Schools in Alabama
273 private schools are serving students in Alabama. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.