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Best Mobile Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public high schools serving 12,030 students in Mobile, AL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mobile, AL are Barton Academy For Advanced World Studies, Clarkshaw Magnet School and Wp Davidson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mobile, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Mobile have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Mobile, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Baker High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Mobile, AL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barton Academy For Advanced World Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
504 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36602
(251) 221-1040
Gr: 6-9 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Clarkshaw Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5960 Arlberg Street
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-2106
Gr: 6-9 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Wp Davidson High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3900 Pleasant Valley Rd
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 221-3084
Gr: 9-12 | 1,470 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Baker High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8901 Airport Blvd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,271 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Murphy High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 S Carlen St
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 221-3186
Gr: 9-12 | 1,212 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Mobile Mental Health Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 Southland Drive
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 661-0153
Gr: K-12
Rank: #77.
Alabama Destinations Career Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
50 12th Ave
Mobile, AL 36611
(251) 452-6452
Gr: K-12 | 1,663 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Acceleration Day And Evening Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3725 Airport Blvd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 301-0050
Gr: 9-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Continuous Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1870 Pleasant Ave
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-2122
Gr: 6-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1010.
Chickasaw City High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
50 12th Ave
Mobile, AL 36611
(251) 380-8120
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Ben C Rain High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3125 Dauphin Island Pkwy
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-3233
Gr: 9-12 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Cf Vigor High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
913 N Wilson Ave
Mobile, AL 36610
(251) 221-3045
Gr: 9-12 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
John L Leflore Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Donald St
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-3125
Gr: 9-12 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1414.
Augusta Evans School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6301 Biloxi Ave
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-5400
Gr: 1-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1515.
Lillie B Williamson High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1567 E Dublin St
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-3411
Gr: 6-12 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1616.
The Pathway
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2161 Butler St
Mobile, AL 36617
(251) 221-5010
Gr: PK-10 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Evening Educational Options
Alternative School
2051 Military Road
Mobile, AL 36605
(251) 221-3233
Gr: 10-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Floretta P Carson Visual And Performing Arts Academy
Charter School
3100 Cottage Hill Road
Mobile, AL 36606
(251) 289-9437
Gr: 6-11 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Tl Faulkner School
Vocational School
33 West Elm St
Mobile, AL 36610
(251) 221-5431
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mobile, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mobile, AL include Barton Academy For Advanced World Studies, Clarkshaw Magnet School and Wp Davidson High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mobile?
19 public high schools are located in Mobile.
What is the racial composition of students in Mobile?
Mobile public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Mobile are often viewed compared to one another?

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