For the 2023-24 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,972 students in 36603, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 108 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 36603, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 36603, AL are W H Council Traditional School, Dunbar Creative Performing Arts and Florence Howard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36603 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 36603, AL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best 36603, AL Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
W H Council Traditional School
Magnet School
Math: 43% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
751 Wilkinson St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1137
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1137
Grades: PK-5
| 688 students
Rank: #22.
Dunbar Creative Performing Arts
Magnet School
Math: 7% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Saint Anthony St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-2160
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-2160
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
Rank: #33.
Florence Howard Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
957 Dr Martin L King Jr Ave
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1406
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1406
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #44.
Calloway Smith Middle School
Math: ≤1% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 N Lawrence St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-2042
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-2042
Grades: 6-8
| 420 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36603, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36603, AL include W H Council Traditional School, Dunbar Creative Performing Arts and Florence Howard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 36603, AL?
4 public schools are located in 36603, AL.
What percentage of students in 36603, AL go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 36603, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36603, AL?
36603, AL public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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