For the 2025 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)
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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