How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Athens City | Mobile County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Athens, Alabama | Mobile, Alabama |
| Total Enrollment | 4,840 | 51,979 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | 88 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.6:1 | 17.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Athens City | Mobile County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,353 | $13,185 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.1% | 24.2% |
| State Revenue | 38.8% | 49.5% |
| Local Revenue | 52.1% | 26.3% |
Athens City
Federal State Local
Mobile County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Athens City | Mobile County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52.1% | 32.2% |
| African American | 17.8% | 53.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21.8% | 6.1% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.3% | 5.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.5% | 67.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Athens City | Mobile County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | 62 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 11 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 429.1:1 | 402.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.2% | 38.3% |
School Types
Athens City
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Mobile County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.