For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,032 students in the neighborhood of Central Business District, Mobile, AL.
The top ranked public schools in Central Business District are Barton Academy For Advanced World Studies, Dunbar Creative Performing Arts and Calloway Smith Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Business District, Mobile, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Central Business District, Mobile, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barton Academy For Advanced World Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
504 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36602
(251) 221-1040
Mobile, AL 36602
(251) 221-1040
Grades: 6-9
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Dunbar Creative Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Saint Anthony St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-2160
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-2160
Grades: 6-8
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
Calloway Smith Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 N Lawrence St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-2042
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-2042
Grades: 6-8
| 340 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Business District, Mobile, AL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Business District, Mobile, AL include Barton Academy For Advanced World Studies, Dunbar Creative Performing Arts and Calloway Smith Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Business District, Mobile?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Business District, Mobile.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Business District, Mobile?
the neighborhood of Central Business District, Mobile public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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