For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,300 students in the neighborhood of Carlen, Mobile, AL.
The top-ranked public school in Carlen is Murphy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Carlen, Mobile, AL public school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Carlen, Mobile, AL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murphy High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Carlen St
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-3186
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-3186
Gr: 9-12 | 1,212 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Carlen, Mobile, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Carlen, Mobile, AL include Murphy High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Carlen, Mobile?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Carlen, Mobile.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Carlen, Mobile?
the neighborhood of Carlen, Mobile public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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