Arab: Schools & Education
Arab is served by 5 public schools. Arab High School is the largest at 779 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 2,889 students.
- ~1,736 residents per school (vs Alabama ~518).
K-12 Schools
5 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,736 residents per school. 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Arab City, Marshall County |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 5 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 2,889 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 165 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 17.50 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,329 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 46.0% |
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Nearest College · Name | New Beginning College of Cosmetology |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Albertville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (256) 878-6430 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 16.9 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (5)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Arab Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 325 2Nd Street Nw |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (256) 586-3366 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 35016 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2080 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 25.9% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed unknown