Public schools in Mobile, AL
60 open public schools with an address in Mobile, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
60
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
31,045
56 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.7:1
Alabama median 17.2:1
Charter schools
4
9 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Mobile public schools
The federal directory lists 60 public schools in Mobile, AL: 32 elementary, 13 middle, 9 high, 6 combined or other. The 56 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 31,045 students, an average of 554 per school. The largest campus is Baker High School (2,271 students), and the largest elementary school is ER Dickson Elementary School (967).
Mobile County operates the most schools here (56), plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.7:1, similar to the statewide school median of 17.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 4 charter schools, 9 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 12 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 6 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 12 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 70% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Mobile
Elementary schools in Mobile
32| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ChastangFournier Middle School Mobile County | KG–08 | 503 | 19.3:1 | |
| Covenant Academy of Mobile Covenant Academy of Mobile · Charter | KG–07 | 327 | 16.4:1 | |
| Dawes Intermediate School Mobile County | 03–05 | 515 | 20.8:1 | |
| Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary Mobile County | PK–05 | 806 | 20.2:1 | |
| EicholdMertz School of Math and Science Mobile County · Magnet | PK–05 | 504 | 19.4:1 | |
| Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School Mobile County | PK–05 | 663 | 19.2:1 | |
| Elsie Collier Elementary School Mobile County | PK–05 | 731 | 17:1 | |
| ER Dickson Elementary School Mobile County | PK–05 | 967 | 20.1:1 | |
| Erwin Craighead Elementary School Mobile County | PK–05 | 380 | 19.9:1 | |
| Florence Howard Elementary School Mobile County | PK–05 | 497 | 18.9:1 | |
| Forest Hill Elementary School Mobile County | KG–05 | 478 | 17.4:1 | |
| George Hall Elementary School Mobile County | PK–05 | 244 | 17.1:1 | |
| HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind Mobile County · Special Education School | PK–05 | 45 | 5:1 | |
| Hollingers Island Elementary School Mobile County | PK–05 | 255 | 17.7:1 | |
| Holloway Elementary Mobile County | KG–05 | 483 | 16.4:1 | |
| Hutchens Elementary School Mobile County | PK–02 | 539 | 16.3:1 | |
| John Will Elementary School Mobile County | PK–05 | 549 | 21.7:1 | |
| Kate Shepard Elementary School Mobile County | PK–05 | 576 | 18.6:1 | |
| Leinkauf Elementary School Mobile County | PK–05 | 542 | 19.9:1 | |
| Mary B Austin Elementary School Mobile County | KG–05 | 506 | 21.1:1 | |
| Maryvale Elementary School Mobile County | PK–05 | 475 | 18.1:1 | |
| Meadowlake Elementary Mobile County | PK–05 | 373 | 17.9:1 | |
| Morningside Elementary School Mobile County | PK–05 | 480 | 18.3:1 | |
| Old Shell Road Magnet School Mobile County · Magnet | KG–05 | 369 | 14.9:1 | |
| Olive J Dodge Elementary School Mobile County | PK–05 | 862 | 18.7:1 | |
| Orchard Elementary School Mobile County | PK–05 | 622 | 22:1 | |
| ORourke Elementary School Mobile County | PK–05 | 799 | 18.8:1 | |
| SpencerWestlawn Elementary School Mobile County | PK–05 | 428 | 17.5:1 | |
| Taylor White Elementary School Mobile County | PK–05 | 446 | 19.8:1 | |
| UCP Of Mobile Inc Mobile County · Alternative School | PK–KG | — | — | |
| W H Council Traditional School Mobile County · Magnet | PK–05 | 577 | 18.6:1 | |
| WC Griggs Elementary School Mobile County | PK–05 | 601 | 16.2:1 |
Middle schools in Mobile
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration Preparatory Academy MAEF Public Charter Schools · Charter | 06–08 | 322 | — | |
| Barton Academy For Advanced World Studies Mobile County · Magnet | 06–09 | 311 | 16.4:1 | |
| Bernice J Causey Middle School Mobile County | 06–08 | 1,339 | 19.7:1 | |
| Booker T Washington Middle School Mobile County | 06–08 | 270 | 14.2:1 | |
| Burns Middle School Mobile County | 06–08 | 568 | 15.4:1 | |
| Calloway Smith Middle School Mobile County | 06–08 | 315 | 14.3:1 | |
| CL Scarborough Model Middle School Mobile County | 06–08 | 641 | 19.4:1 | |
| ClarkShaw Magnet School Mobile County · Magnet | 06–09 | 582 | 18.8:1 | |
| Denton Magnet School of Technology Mobile County · Magnet | 06–08 | 334 | 20.9:1 | |
| Dunbar Creative Performing Arts Mobile County · Magnet | 06–08 | 338 | 15.4:1 | |
| Mobile County Training Middle School Mobile County | 06–08 | 193 | 13.8:1 | |
| Phillips Preparatory Middle School Mobile County · Magnet | 06–08 | 453 | 13.3:1 | |
| Pillans Middle School Mobile County | 06–08 | 440 | 17.6:1 |
High schools in Mobile
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration Day and Evening Academy MAEF Public Charter Schools · Charter | 09–12 | 513 | 21.4:1 | |
| Baker High School Mobile County | 09–12 | 2,271 | 17.2:1 | |
| Ben C Rain High School Mobile County | 09–12 | 587 | 15.1:1 | |
| Continuous Learning Center Mobile County · Alternative School | 06–12 | 259 | 15.2:1 | |
| Evening Educational Options Mobile County · Alternative School | 10–12 | — | — | |
| John L Leflore Magnet School Mobile County · Magnet | 09–12 | 582 | 16.6:1 | |
| Lillie B Williamson High School Mobile County | 06–12 | 889 | 17.1:1 | |
| Murphy High School Mobile County | 09–12 | 1,212 | 16.4:1 | |
| WP Davidson High School Mobile County | 09–12 | 1,470 | 18.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Mobile
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta Evans School Mobile County · Special Education School | 01–12 | 198 | 7.1:1 | |
| Floretta P Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy Floretta P Carson Visual and Performing Arts · Charter | 06–11 | 235 | 26.1:1 | |
| Goodwill Easter Seal Center Special Child Mobile County · Special Education School | PK–PK | — | — | |
| Just 4 Development Laboratory Mobile County · Special Education School | PK–PK | 185 | 16.8:1 | |
| Mobile Mental Health Center Mobile County · Special Education School | KG–12 | — | — | |
| The Pathway Mobile County | PK–12 | 396 | 12.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22%
- Hispanic6.7%
- Black64.1%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 56 Mobile schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (31,045 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Mobile
How many public schools are in Mobile, AL?
The current NCES directory lists 60 open public schools with a location address in Mobile: 32 elementary, 13 middle, 9 high, 6 combined or other. Together they reported 31,045 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Mobile?
Schools with an address in Mobile belong to 4 education agencies, led by Mobile County (56 schools), MAEF Public Charter Schools (2 schools), Covenant Academy of Mobile (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Mobile?
Baker High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Mobile, with 2,271 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Mobile?
Yes. 4 of the 60 public schools in Mobile are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Acceleration Day and Evening Academy, Acceleration Preparatory Academy, Covenant Academy of Mobile. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Mobile schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Mobile public schools is 17.7:1, similar to the Alabama school median of 17.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Mobile guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Alabama cities