Best Schools in Bayou La Batre, Alabama
1 schools · 1 Middle
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Peter F Alba Middle School
Middle · Mobile County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
3.6
out of 10
Median Home
$84,400
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
3.6
out of 10
Median Home
$84,400
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Bayou La Batre
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peter F Alba Middle School | 3.6 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 3.6/10
- Median household income
- $34,963
- Median home value
- $84,400
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 65%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Bayou La Batre compares
Median household income
$35k
59% of Alabama median
About Schools in Bayou La Batre, Alabama
Bayou La Batre, Alabama is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 middle school.
With an average rating of 3.6 out of 10, schools in Bayou La Batre face significant challenges on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Bayou La Batre is Peter F Alba Middle School with a composite score of 3.6/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Bayou La Batre is served by 1 school district: Mobile County. These districts collectively serve 50,929 students.
Bayou La Batre's community shows 10% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $34,963. The poverty rate in the area is 27.1%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 473 students · 6th–8th | 3.6 |
Schools in Bayou La Batre
Bayou La Batre, Alabama · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$34,963
Median Home Value
$84,400
Median Rent
$722/mo
Population
1,462
College Educated
10%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty Rate
27.1%
Community Profile
Bayou La Batre has a median household income of $34,963. It is a community where 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $84,400, with a median rent of $722/month. The area has a poverty rate of 27.1%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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- Alabama
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- 1
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Common questions about schools in Bayou La Batre, Alabama
How many schools are in Bayou La Batre, Alabama?
Bayou La Batre has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Bayou La Batre, Alabama?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Bayou La Batre is 3.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Bayou La Batre, Alabama?
The top-ranked school in Bayou La Batre on MySchoolScout is Peter F Alba Middle School with a composite score of 3.6/10.
What is the best middle school in Bayou La Batre, Alabama?
The top-ranked middle school in Bayou La Batre on MySchoolScout is Peter F Alba Middle School with a composite score of 3.6/10.
How many school districts serve Bayou La Batre, Alabama?
Bayou La Batre is served by 1 school district: Mobile County.
What is the education level in Bayou La Batre, Alabama?
According to Census data, 10% of adults in Bayou La Batre have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Bayou La Batre, Alabama?
The median household income in Bayou La Batre is approximately $34,963 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bayou La Batre, Alabama?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Bayou La Batre is 19.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Bayou La Batre, Alabama?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.