How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Marion County | Saraland City |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hamilton, Alabama | Saraland, Alabama |
| Total Enrollment | 3,329 | 3,354 |
| Number of Schools | 11 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Marion County | Saraland City |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,288 | $12,300 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.8% | 12.1% |
| State Revenue | 59.0% | 54.2% |
| Local Revenue | 21.2% | 33.8% |
Marion County
Federal State Local
Saraland City
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Marion County | Saraland City |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.8% | 70.6% |
| African American | 3.5% | 17.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.8% | 3.2% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.0% | 39.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Marion County | Saraland City |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 10 |
| Schools with AP | 4 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 388.2:1 | 623.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.8% | 17.6% |
School Types
Marion County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
Saraland City
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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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.