Top Rankings
Saraland City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,488 students in Saraland City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Saraland City School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,517 Schools
# Students
3,488 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
197 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Saraland City School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 145 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
38%
Graduation Rate
96%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.63
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
11%
% Black
17%
32%
% White
72%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,486 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,481 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,486
$13,006
Spending / Student
$11,481
$12,220
Best Saraland City School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saraland Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
229 Mckeough Ave
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 679-5739
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 679-5739
Gr: 2-5 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Saraland Middle Schooladams Campus
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 Baldwin Road
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 679-9405
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 679-9405
Gr: 6-8 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Saraland High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1115 Industrial Parkway
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 602-8970
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 602-8970
Gr: 9-12 | 1,151 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
4000 Lil Spartan Drive
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 602-8930
Saraland, AL 36571
(251) 602-8930
Gr: PK-1 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saraland City School District?
Saraland City School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,488 students.
What is the rank of Saraland City School District?
Saraland City School District is ranked #4 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saraland City School District?
72% of Saraland City School District students are White, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saraland City School District?
Saraland City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Saraland City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,481 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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