For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 673 students in 36603, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 36603, AL are 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.
Public middle schools in zipcode 36603 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 36603, AL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 36603, AL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 middle schools in 36603, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 36603, AL include Dunbar Creative Performing Arts and Calloway Smith Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 36603?
2 public middle schools are located in 36603.
What is the racial composition of students in 36603?
36603 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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