Mobile, Alabama, a historic Gulf Coast city of roughly 180,000 residents, is celebrated as the birthplace of Mardi Gras in the U.S., drawing nearly a million visitors and producing an annual economic impact of over $400 million. Its economy thrives on shipping, aerospace (Boeing), healthcare, and manufacturing, with Mobile County recently surpassing many regional peers in business application growth. The Mobile County Public School System, educating around 55,000 students, reports proficiency rates near 41% in reading and 21% in math, with a graduation rate of around 83%. While the district has seen improvements in graduation and literacy efforts, learning disparities persist. Mobile natives include Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, and actress Laverne Cox, underlining its cultural legacy. Despite educational challenges, Mobile combines cultural richness, affordability, and ongoing economic momentum.
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