For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 928 students in the neighborhood of Gorgas, Mobile, AL.
The top-ranked public school in Gorgas is John L Leflore Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Gorgas, Mobile, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 Gorgas, Mobile, AL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John L Leflore Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Donald St
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-3125
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-3125
Gr: 9-12 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: n/an/a
Just 4 Development Laboratory
Special Education School
2263 St Stephens Rd
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1450
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-1450
Gr: PK | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Gorgas, Mobile, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Gorgas, Mobile, AL include John L Leflore Magnet School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Gorgas, Mobile?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Gorgas, Mobile.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Gorgas, Mobile?
the neighborhood of Gorgas, Mobile public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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