Mattie Thomas Blount High School is one of 16 high schools in the Mobile County Public School System. It is located in Eight Mile and in unincorporated Mobile County, Alabama. It serves portions of Prichard. It is named for administrator Mattie Thomas Blount.
Serving 1,105 students in grades 9-12, Mattie T Blount High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 3% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,105 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mattie T Blount High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mattie T Blount High School's student population of 1,105 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Colors
White, Purple
School Rankings
Mattie T Blount High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mattie T Blount High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1274 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
95%
32%
White
2%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Leopard
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mattie T Blount High School's ranking?
Mattie T Blount High School is ranked #1274 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Mattie T Blount High School often compared to?
Mattie T Blount High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Murphy High School, Baker High School, Saraland High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 3% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mattie T Blount High School?
The graduation rate of Mattie T Blount High School is 92%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Mattie T Blount High School?
1,105 students attend Mattie T Blount High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mattie T Blount High School students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mattie T Blount High School?
Mattie T Blount High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mattie T Blount High School offer ?
Mattie T Blount High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mattie T Blount High School part of?
Mattie T Blount High School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Mattie T Blount High School located?
Mattie T Blount High School is located in the Edington neighborhood of Eight Mile, AL.
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