For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,766 students in 36603, AL (there are , serving 106 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 36603, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36603, AL are W H Council Traditional School, Dunbar Creative Performing Arts and Florence Howard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36603 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36603, AL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36603, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
W H Council Traditional School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
751 Wilkinson St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1139
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1139
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Dunbar Creative Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Saint Anthony St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-2160
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-2160
Gr: 6-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Florence Howard Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
957 Dr Martin L King Jr Ave
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1406
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-1406
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Calloway Smith Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 N Lawrence St
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-2042
Mobile, AL 36603
(251) 221-2042
Gr: 6-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36603, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36603, AL include W H Council Traditional School, Dunbar Creative Performing Arts and Florence Howard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 36603?
4 public schools are located in 36603.
What percentage of students in 36603 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 36603 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36603?
36603 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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