Saraland’s public schools outscore 97% of Alabama districts
Math proficiency in Saraland’s districts is 58%, above the Alabama average (27%). The grade covers the public school district serving Saraland, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Alabama, not nationally.
From Alabama state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Saraland’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 72% and math 58% in spring 2022, against 47% and 27% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,127 per student, against $13,926 across Alabama (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 2 the district’s path is Saraland Elementary School, then Saraland Middle SchoolAdams Campus, then Saraland High School. Enrollment is up 12% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
North Mobile Christian School (private) and Evangel Christian School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Saraland’s grade
A+: better than 97% of Alabama school districts, #4 of 187 Alabama towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Alabama average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Saraland, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Saraland
Saraland Early Education Center
Grades PK–1 · 557 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Saraland
Saraland Early Education Center
Grades PK–1 · 557 students · 16:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Saraland
Saraland Early Education Center
Grades PK–1 · 557 students · 16:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Saraland
Saraland Elementary School
Grades 2–5 · 1,034 students · 18:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Saraland
Saraland Elementary School
Grades 2–5 · 1,034 students · 18:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Saraland
Saraland Elementary School
Grades 2–5 · 1,034 students · 18:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Saraland
Saraland Elementary School
Grades 2–5 · 1,034 students · 18:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Saraland
Saraland Middle SchoolAdams Campus
Grades 6–8 · 789 students · 20:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Saraland
Saraland Middle SchoolAdams Campus
Grades 6–8 · 789 students · 20:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Saraland
Saraland Middle SchoolAdams Campus
Grades 6–8 · 789 students · 20:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Saraland
Saraland High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,134 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Saraland
Saraland High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,134 students · 16:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Saraland
Saraland High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,134 students · 16:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Saraland
Saraland High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,134 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Saraland’s public schools are run by Saraland City School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Saraland vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Alabama towns that share Saraland’s borders.
Every school in Saraland
6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Alabama’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Saraland’s schools
Are Saraland’s schools good?
By Alabama’s own tests, yes: the public schools Saraland children attend outscore 97% of Alabama’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #4 of 187 Alabama towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 100%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Saraland in?
Saraland City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,514 students in 4 schools (2024–25).
Where do Saraland kids go to high school?
Saraland High School, with 1,134 students; its own test results earn a B+.
What is Saraland’s graduation rate?
96% of the class of 2023 in Saraland City School District graduated in four years, against 90% across Alabama.
How much does Saraland spend per student?
$12,127 in Saraland City School District (FY2024), against $13,926 across Alabama. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Saraland?
Yes: North Mobile Christian School (religious, grades PK–7, 260 students) and Evangel Christian School (religious, grades PK–5, 87 students).
Parents talk
What Saraland families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Saraland → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Alabama. Stars are from neighbors.