How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Mobile County | Russell County |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mobile, Alabama | Phenix City, Alabama |
| Total Enrollment | 51,979 | 3,695 |
| Number of Schools | 88 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.8:1 | 18.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Mobile County | Russell County |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,185 | $12,866 |
| Federal Revenue | 24.2% | 23.1% |
| State Revenue | 49.5% | 56.0% |
| Local Revenue | 26.3% | 20.9% |
Mobile County
Federal State Local
Russell County
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Mobile County | Russell County |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32.2% | 43.7% |
| African American | 53.2% | 36.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.1% | 10.1% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 5.5% | 7.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 67.8% | 62.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Mobile County | Russell County |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 62 | 2 |
| Schools with AP | 11 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 402.7:1 | 398.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.3% | 21.8% |
School Types
Mobile County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Russell 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.