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 20%)
For the 2025 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 58% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), 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).
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.63
# American Indian Students
51 Students
5,999 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
36 Students
11,019 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
100 Students
84,221 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
11%
# Black Students
601 Students
236,582 Students
% Black Students
17%
32%
# White Students
2,504 Students
381,631 Students
% White Students
72%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
830 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
189 Students
28,766 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
28
21,954
# Students in K Grade:
259
55,909
# Students in 1st Grade:
270
58,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
241
58,010
# Students in 3rd Grade:
241
55,176
# Students in 4th Grade:
261
54,250
# Students in 5th Grade:
255
54,192
# Students in 6th Grade:
258
55,046
# Students in 7th Grade:
269
55,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
255
56,574
# Students in 9th Grade:
305
60,404
# Students in 10th Grade:
301
58,300
# Students in 11th Grade:
283
54,455
# Students in 12th Grade:
262
50,269
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,486 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,910. 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 $12,130. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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 #5 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 20%)
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 $12,130. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 4 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,488 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 20% in AL)
Overall District Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 72% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 64% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
