Alabama Schools: Key Facts and Resources
Learning key facts and knowing who's who will help you get savvy about education in your state.
ALABAMA SCHOOLS: BY THE NUMBERS
WHO'S IN CHARGE?
| Public schools | 1,381 |
| Teachers | 47,104 |
| Pre-K-12 enrollment | 739,678 |
| Minority students | 41.0% |
| Students eligible for free/reduced price lunch | 49.2% |
| Students with disabilities | 12.8% |
| Annual pre-K-12 expenditures (all revenue sources) | $4.4 billion |
WHO'S IN CHARGE?
Governor: Robert R. Riley (R)
Superintendent of Education: Dr. Joseph B. Morton
GET CONNECTED
Selected Alabama newspapers:
Content provided by Education Week.
Updated June 2007
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