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Ben C Rain High School vs. Baker High School

Should you attend Ben C Rain High School or Baker High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Ben C Rain High School
3125 Dauphin Island Pkwy
Mobile, AL 36605
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Baker High School
8901 Airport Blvd
Mobile, AL 36608
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Ben C Rain High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Baker High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Ben C Rain High School, a Mobile County public high school in Alabama serving grades 9–12, ranked #1246 statewide in 2023, declining from #110 in 2011 and showing overall ranking deterioration over recent years.
Math proficiency was 5%, reading proficiency ranged 6–9%, and science proficiency was 5% in recent years, each lower than the Alabama state averages of 30%, 47%, and 38% respectively.
Enrollment declined from approximately 883 students in 2018 to 587 students in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased from 70% in 2018 to 86% in 2023, reflecting rising socioeconomic challenges.
The school served 587 students with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, considerably lower than comparable district ratios, and minority enrollment was high at 96%, predominantly Black students (509 of 587).
Graduation rates ranged between 80–84% in 2023, remaining below the state average of 88% and district average of 85%, indicating weaker outcomes compared to wider benchmarks across the state and district.
Baker High School, a Mobile County public high school serving grades 9–12, ranked #711 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from its peak ranking of #347 in 2010.
Math proficiency was 27%, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 32%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 35%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment totaled 2,421 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, and 49% of students were minorities, reflecting significant diversity in this Union County NJ high school.
The graduation rate was 90% in 2023, slightly above the Alabama state average of 88%, though overall testing ranks placed the school in the bottom 50% statewide.
Minority enrollment remained consistent at 49%, and the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch rose to 40% in 2023, indicating a notable socioeconomic shift over recent years.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
587 students
2,421 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ben C Rain High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Baker High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ben C Rain High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Baker High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
135 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ben C Rain High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Baker High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ben C Rain High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mobile County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Baker High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mobile County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1246 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#711 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ben C Rain High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Baker High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
27%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ben C Rain High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baker High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
32%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ben C Rain High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baker High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
35%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ben C Rain High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baker High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
90%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Ben C Rain High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Baker High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Mobile County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ben C Rain High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Baker High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
155
622
Grade 10 Students
162
618
Grade 11 Students
143
571
Grade 12 Students
127
610

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Baker High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ben C Rain High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Baker High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ben C Rain High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Baker High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
87%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ben C Rain High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Baker High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
4%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ben C Rain High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Baker High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ben C Rain High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Baker High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mobile County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.24
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ben C Rain High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Baker High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ben C Rain High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Baker High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ben C Rain High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Baker High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mobile County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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