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American Schools / State detail

Alabama

Alabama spent $12,772 per public-school student in 2022-23 - ranked #39 of 51, below the national $16,164.

Per pupil
$12,772
current spending · median $14,850
Spending rank
#39/ 51
among the 50 states + DC
Students per teacher
17.4:1
national 15.2:1 · 2024-25
Enrollment
749,525
$9,573,261,000 total current
Where the money comes from
Federal
17%
State
52%
Local
31%
Biggest districts in Alabama
  1. Mobile County 51,979 $13,245
  2. Jefferson County 35,951 $12,194
  3. Baldwin County 31,517 $13,089
  4. Montgomery County 26,821 $12,977
  5. Huntsville City 23,776 $13,146
  6. Shelby County 21,179 $12,436

Top six districts by enrollment, with each one's per-pupil spending.