Total enrollment
59,070
+219 (+0%) vs SY 2020-21
Mobile County
Alabama · Public K-12
Mobile County operates 107 public K-12 schools inside Alabama, with combined enrollment of approximately 59,070 (about 552 students per school). By level, that breaks down as 61 elementary, 20 middle, and 22 high schools.
4-year change in Mobile County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
100
+5 (+5%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Mobile County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Alabama | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 37.1% | #43 of 64 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 59,070 | #2 of 65 | #191 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 100 | #2 of 65 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.9:1 | #54 of 65 | #2,441 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 66.6% | #17 of 65 | #844 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 62.1% | #7 of 64 | #465 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Mobile County school rankings
Residents
412,590
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
107
7 districts
Enrollment
59,070
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$58,880
Above Alabama avg
Free/reduced lunch
66.6%
Above Alabama avg
Elementary
61
28,938 students
Middle
20
10,611 students
High
22
17,264 students
Combined / other
4
2,257 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Mobile County Public Schools
49,946 students · 7 districts in Mobile County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Mobile County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
26.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.3%
civilian labor
Median age
39
23.3% under 18
Test scores in Mobile County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 92 schools ranked. Alabama state average: 53.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citronelle Center for Advanced Technology | Citronelle | High | 09-12 | · | · |
| Evening Educational Options | Mobile | High | 10-12 | · | · |
| George H Bryant VocationalAgricultural Center | Irvington | High | 09-12 | · | · |
| Goodwill Easter Seal Center Special Child | Mobile | Elementary | PK-PK | · | · |
| Mobile Mental Health Center | Mobile | Combined | KG-12 | · | · |
| TL Faulkner School | Prichard | High | 09-12 | · | · |
| UCP Of Mobile Inc | Mobile | Elementary | PK-KG | · | · |
Cities in Mobile County
About Mobile County
Mobile County is a high-population county of about 412,590 residents in Alabama. Its public-school system hosts approximately 59,070 students across 107 schools.
For perspective, census numbers show the median household earns about $58,880 a year, 26% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 6% above the Alabama median.
On the school-mix side, Mobile County consists of 61 elementary schools (28,938 students), 20 middle schools (10,611), 22 high schools (17,264), and 4 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Mobile County is Mobile County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 49,946 students.
Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 59,070 students, remained close to its prior level from the 58,851 reported in SY 2020-21. Over that span, Mobile County opened 5 schools, going from 95 to 100.
On allk12, the community for Mobile County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data