For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,621 students in 36605, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in 36605, AL are Ben C Rain High School and Lillie B Williamson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 36605 have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 36605, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 36605 have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ben C Rain High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 36605, AL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ben C Rain High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3125 Dauphin Island Pkwy
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-3233
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-3233
Gr: 9-12 | 587 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Lillie B Williamson High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1567 E Dublin St
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-3411
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-3411
Gr: 6-12 | 996 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Evening Educational Options
Alternative School
2051 Military Road
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-3233
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-3233
Gr: 10-12 | 38 students Minority enrollment: 76%
36605, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2173 Dauphin Island Pkwy
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1766
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-1766
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Minority enrollment: 75%
1901 Hurtel St
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-2189
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-2189
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
The Phoenix Prog (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1107 Arlington St
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 432-7301
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 432-7301
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 36605, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in 36605, AL include Ben C Rain High School and Lillie B Williamson High School.
How many public high schools are located in 36605?
3 public high schools are located in 36605.
What is the racial composition of students in 36605?
36605 public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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