Mobile County Public Schools earned a B (83) on Alabama's 2024-25 report card. Thanksgiving break is Nov. 23-27. District office: 251-221-4000.

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. Facts on this page come from Mobile County Public Schools, its 2026-27 calendar, enrollment, school zone and magnet school pages, and the Alabama State Department of Education’s 2024-25 State Accountability Letter Grades.

Public schools in Mobile are run by Mobile County Public Schools (MCPSS), the countywide system governed by the elected Mobile County Board of School Commissioners. The district says it serves about 52,000 students in 90 schools. Alabama gave the system a B, with a score of 83, on its 2024-25 report card; the statewide score was 87.

Every public school in Mobile, with its zone and report card: Mobile public schools.

Who to call

  • MCPSS central office: 1 Magnum Pass, Mobile, AL 36618, 251-221-4000
  • Magnet School Office: 251-221-4039, magnetinfo@mcpss.com
  • Student Support Services (enrollment help, residency): 251-221-4246
  • Your zoned school: the district’s school search

Saraland, Satsuma and Chickasaw run their own city school systems. A home in the City of Mobile is in the Mobile County system.

2026-27 calendar: key dates

From the calendar the board approved on Feb. 25, 2026:

Date What happens
Wednesday, Oct. 14 Second quarter begins
Tuesday, Nov. 3 Virtual learning day (Election Day)
Wednesday, Nov. 11 Veterans Day, no school
Nov. 23-27 Thanksgiving break
Friday, Dec. 18 Second quarter ends
Dec. 21-31 Christmas break
Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027 Students return; third quarter begins
Monday, Jan. 18, 2027 Martin Luther King Jr. Day, no school
Feb. 8-12, 2027 Mardi Gras break
Friday, March 19, 2027 Third quarter ends
March 29 to April 2, 2027 Spring break
Wednesday, May 26, 2027 Last day for students

The school year has 176 student days. Mobile’s schools close for the whole week of Mardi Gras, which in 2027 falls on Feb. 9.

Enrolling a student

Online registration for 2026-27 is open on the enrollment page. A student new to MCPSS needs:

  • A parent or guardian photo ID
  • The student’s certified birth certificate (the district will not refuse a student who lacks one; other proof of age is accepted)
  • An Alabama certificate of immunization; families without one are directed to the Mobile County Health Department
  • Two proofs of residence dated within 100 days of the start of school: one showing the address, such as a lease, deed, mortgage statement or property tax record, and one from a list that includes a utility bill or bank statement

Every family, including returning ones, must show new proofs of residence every year. Kindergarten is for children who turn 5 on or before Sept. 1.

Find your zoned school with the district’s address search or InfoFinder. The district says to check with the school before buying supplies.

Magnet schools

MCPSS runs nine magnet schools, open to any student who lives in the district, by lottery only. The fall window is open through 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, according to the magnet page. Families in the first round hear by the end of the second quarter, and more windows open in the spring. Students must keep a 70 average to stay.

  • Elementary: Council Traditional School, Eichold-Mertz School of Math, Science and Technology, Old Shell Road School of Creative and Performing Arts
  • Middle: Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies (grades 6-9), Clark-Shaw (6-9), Denton Magnet School of Technology, Dunbar School of Creative and Performing Arts, Phillips Preparatory
  • High: John L. LeFlore Magnet High School

Ratings: the state report card

Alabama grades every school and system from A to F each year. The system’s grade for 2024-25 was a B (83). Nearby systems: Saraland City A (97), Satsuma City A (92), Baldwin County B (89) and Chickasaw City D (69).

Bar chart of Mobile County Public Schools by state letter grade in 2024-25: 18 schools earned an A, 31 a B, 25 a C, five a D and two an F.

Mobile County high schools, 2024-25:

School Score Grade
Alma Bryant 80 B
Citronelle 80 B
Mary G. Montgomery 80 B
Baker 79 C
Ben C. Rain 75 C
Mattie T. Blount 74 C
W.P. Davidson 74 C
Murphy 72 C
Theodore 72 C
C.F. Vigor 68 D
Lillie B. Williamson 67 D
John L. LeFlore Magnet 67 D

The A-rated schools include the magnets Barton Academy, Council Traditional and Eichold-Mertz (each 100), Old Shell Road (99), Phillips Preparatory (97), Clark-Shaw and Denton (96). Look up any school’s full report card, test scores and graduation rate on the state’s report card site.

School board meetings

The Mobile County Board of School Commissioners’ next work sessions and business meetings, from the district calendar:

  • Work session: noon Wednesday, Nov. 18; business meeting: 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20
  • Work session: noon Wednesday, Dec. 16; business meeting: 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18

Frequently asked questions

What school district is Mobile, Alabama in?

Mobile County Public Schools, the countywide system run by the Mobile County Board of School Commissioners. It says it serves about 52,000 students in 90 schools. The district office is at 1 Magnum Pass, 251-221-4000.

What grade did Mobile County Public Schools get on the Alabama report card?

A B, with a score of 83, on the state’s 2024-25 accountability report card. The statewide score was 87, also a B.

When is Thanksgiving break for Mobile County Public Schools?

Monday through Friday, Nov. 23-27, 2026. Christmas break is Dec. 21-31, and students return Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2027.

How do I find which school my child is zoned for in Mobile?

Enter your address in the district’s school search or InfoFinder tools on the MCPSS school zone page. Magnet schools and special programs can differ from your zoned school.

When is the MCPSS magnet school application deadline?

The fall 2026 magnet window closes at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26. Admission is by lottery only. Call the Magnet School Office at 251-221-4039.