How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Marion County | Mobile County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hamilton, Alabama | Mobile, Alabama |
| Total Enrollment | 3,329 | 51,979 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | 88 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 17.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Marion County | Mobile County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,702 | $13,185 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.8% | 24.2% |
| State Revenue | 59.0% | 49.5% |
| Local Revenue | 21.2% | 26.3% |
Marion County
Federal State Local
Mobile County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Marion County | Mobile County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.8% | 32.2% |
| African American | 3.5% | 53.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.0% | 67.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Marion County | Mobile County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 62 |
| Schools with AP | 4 | 11 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 385:1 | 402.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.0% | 38.3% |
School Types
Marion County
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.