| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saraland City School District | Saraland | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 3,354 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Satsuma City School District | Satsuma | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 1,502 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Mobile County School District | Mobile | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 51,979 | 92 | PK–12 | 35 |
| Chickasaw City School District | Mobile | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 2,654 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Mobile County compares
Together they enroll 59,489 students across 102 schools. The largest is Mobile County School District with 51,979 students. Districts here average 6.2/10, above the Alabama average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Mobile County, Alabama
Mobile County has 4 public school districts covering 38 zip codes. The top-rated district in Mobile County is Saraland City School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Alabama. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Mobile County, AL?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Mobile County, AL. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Mobile County, AL?
Of the districts serving Mobile County, Saraland City School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 96th percentile among Alabama school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Alabama reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Alabama and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Alabama only, never across state lines.