For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,428 students in 36617, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 36617, AL are Continuous Learning Center, Chastangfournier Middle School and Booker T Washington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 36617 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 36617, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best 36617, AL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Continuous Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1870 Pleasant Ave
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-2122
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-2122
Gr: 6-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Chastangfournier Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Berkley Avenue
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-2081
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-2081
Gr: K-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Booker T Washington Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1961 Andrews St
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-2361
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-2361
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
The Pathway
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2161 Butler St
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-5010
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-5010
Gr: PK-10 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 36617, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 36617, AL include Continuous Learning Center, Chastangfournier Middle School and Booker T Washington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 36617?
4 public middle schools are located in 36617.
What is the racial composition of students in 36617?
36617 public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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