Alabama Fast Facts

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  • 40%

    of Alabamians think K-12 education in the state is heading in the right direction

EdChoice Public Opinion Tracker

Who Alabamians Trust Most to Make Good Decisions
  1. Teachers
  2. School Parents
  3. School Principals

EdChoice Public Opinion Tracker

Alabama K–12 Education Funding

$8.7 Billion

Total Alabama Public Education Revenue

U.S. Department of Education, NCES, Common Core of Data (CCD)

Data last updated 6/2022.

Alabama Student Transportation

  • $976

    Avg. District Busing Expenditure Per Pupil

  • 9%

    Total Spending Per Pupil

U.S. Department of Education, NCES, Common Core of Data (CCD)

Data last updated 6/2022.

Inter-district

Alabama mandates inter-district transportation funding only for open enrollment students who are assigned to a “failing” district school.

Charter School

Alabama charter schools receive earmarked foundation transportation funds if used for transportation; can contract with public or private services.

Private School

Alabama school districts can provide transportation for private school students at their own discretion.

State Student Transportation Statutes

Inter-District: Ala. Code § 16-6D-8(b)(8)

Charter Schools: Ala. Code § 16-6F-10(5)

Private Schools: Ala. Code § 16-6D-8(b)(8)

Transporting School Choice Students, 2020