For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,378 students in 36611, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 22 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 36611, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36611, AL are Chickasaw City Elementary School, Alabama Destinations Career Academy and Chickasaw City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36611 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36611, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36611, AL Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chickasaw City Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
80 Grant Street
Mobile, AL 36611
(251) 452-6452
Mobile, AL 36611
(251) 452-6452
Gr: PK-2 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Alabama Destinations Career Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 12th Ave
Mobile, AL 36611
(251) 452-6452
Mobile, AL 36611
(251) 452-6452
Gr: K-12 | 1,663 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Chickasaw City High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 12th Ave
Mobile, AL 36611
(251) 380-8120
Mobile, AL 36611
(251) 380-8120
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Chickasaw Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
50 Chieftain Way
Mobile, AL 36611
(251) 452-2256
Mobile, AL 36611
(251) 452-2256
Gr: 7-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
36611, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
50 Twelth Avenue
Mobile, AL 36611
(251) 221-1105
Mobile, AL 36611
(251) 221-1105
Gr: K-4
80 Grant St
Mobile, AL 36611
(251) 221-1360
Mobile, AL 36611
(251) 221-1360
Gr: PK-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36611, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36611, AL include Chickasaw City Elementary School, Alabama Destinations Career Academy and Chickasaw City High School.
How many public schools are located in 36611?
4 public schools are located in 36611.
What percentage of students in 36611 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 36611 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36611?
36611 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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