Mobile County School District had 2,891 students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education. This represents 84% of the 3,442 pupils in that year’s graduating cohort.
College readiness in the district decreased compared to the previous school year, when 3,021 students were prepared for college.
Across Mobile County School District, Mattie T. Blount High School stood out, with almost 92.8% of students set to graduate considered ready for college. Meanwhile, Augusta Evans School ranked last, with only 0% meeting the benchmark.
College readiness in the district varied based on students’ ethnicity. During the 2023-24 school year, while 87% of white students were considered ready for college, only 73.3% American Indian or Alaska Native students achieved the same status. These rankings may not reflect absolute accuracy, as data for small student groups may have been suppressed to protect student privacy.
Mobile County School District had an overall graduation rate of 83.4%.
A recent study by WalletHub classified Alabama as one of the least-educated states in the U.S., ranking it the 8th worst in America in terms of class size, student performance, funding, safety, and instructor credentials.
| School name | No. of Students | College Readiness |
|---|---|---|
| Mattie T. Blount High School | 277 | 92.8% |
| Mary G. Montgomery High School | 479 | 91.2% |
| Alma Bryant High School | 366 | 90.4% |
| Baker High School | 542 | 88.4% |
| Citronelle High School | 176 | 86.4% |
| Theodore High School | 309 | 84.5% |
| WP Davidson High School | 378 | 82.5% |
| Ben C. Rain High School | 121 | 81.8% |
| Murphy High School | 309 | 80.6% |
| CF Vigor High School | 134 | 76.9% |
| Lillie B. Williamson High School | 135 | 71.9% |
| John L. Leflore Magnet School | 149 | 70.5% |
| Augusta Evans School | 22 | 0% |
| Continuous Learning Center | 18 | * |
| Evening Educational Options | 26 | * |
*Data for small student groups is suppressed to ensure privacy.
