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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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
Student Attention
School Overview
Ben C Rain High School's student population of 587 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
587 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Ben C Rain High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ben C Rain High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1246 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
89%
31%
White
3%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ben C Rain High School's ranking?
Ben C Rain High School is ranked #1246 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Ben C Rain High School often compared to?
Ben C Rain High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baker High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ben C Rain High School?
The graduation rate of Ben C Rain High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Ben C Rain High School?
587 students attend Ben C Rain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Ben C Rain High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ben C Rain High School?
Ben C Rain High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ben C Rain High School offer ?
Ben C Rain High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ben C Rain High School part of?
Ben C Rain High School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Ben C Rain High School located?
Ben C Rain High School is located in the Bayview neighborhood of Mobile, AL.
School Reviews
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