For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,329 students in 36605, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 36605, AL are Pillans Middle 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 middle schools in zipcode 36605 have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 36605, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best 36605, AL Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pillans Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2051 Military Rd
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-2300
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 middle schools in 36605, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 36605, AL include Pillans Middle School and Lillie B Williamson High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 36605?
2 public middle schools are located in 36605.
What is the racial composition of students in 36605?
36605 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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