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2,016 schools across 92 districts serving 832,800 students
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832,800 students enrolled
- Public752,22490%
- Private75,0679%
- Charter5,5091%
Students at schools that report enrollment to NCES (~9 in 10 in every sector, including private). Source: NCES.
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Top Districts
| District | Enrollment | Schools | Avg. Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
1 Mountain Brook City School District Mountain Brook | 4,409 | 6 | 9.6 / 10 |
2 Vestavia Hills City School District Vestavia Hills | 7,069 | 10 | 9.1 / 10 |
3 Cullman City School District Cullman | 3,226 | 7 | 8.9 / 10 |
4 Homewood City School District Homewood | 4,371 | 5 | 8.8 / 10 |
5 Muscle Shoals City School District Muscle Shoals | 2,896 | 7 | 8.8 / 10 |
6 Trussville City School District Trussville | 5,065 | 5 | 8.7 / 10 |
7 | 9,492 | 14 | 8.5 / 10 |
Reported Incidents
Report an IncidentCommunity-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.
School pushes gender ideology
Alleged statewide incident in Alabama
A public school system in a conservative Alabama county is reportedly promoting gender identity ideology. This has created tension between school staff and parents. The report suggests a broader trend of politically charged content being introduced.
Birmingham Adopts Racial Equity Plan
Alleged incident in Birmingham City School District · Alabama
The Birmingham City Schools Board of Education passed a resolution to develop a racial equity plan. This plan includes implementing a "culturally responsive curriculum" and providing resources for educators and students on the impact of bias and racism. The district aims to address historical inequities and disrupt patterns of racial inequality within its systems.
Parent Advocacy Group in Alabama
Alleged statewide incident in Alabama
A parent advocacy group based in Madison, Alabama, aims to empower parents within the Madison City, Huntsville, and Madison County school districts. The organization's mission is to equip parents with knowledge and encourage their active participation in school-related matters.
Alabama Lowers Teacher Requirements
Alleged statewide incident in Alabama
The Alabama Board of Education voted to modify teacher certification requirements. These changes introduce alternative pathways for individuals to become certified, such as lower Praxis scores combined with higher GPAs or professional development. This policy adjustment aims to alleviate the state's teacher shortage.
District promotes gender identity ideology
Alleged statewide incident in Alabama
A school district's guidance documents mandate counselors to affirm students' gender identity and expression. These documents also provide resources, including one from The Trevor Project, that discuss gender as a social construct and mention gender transition options. The district's bullying form includes gender identity and expression as reasons for bullying.