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#1340 of 1,356 schools in AL
Ben C Rain High School
High School · Mobile County · Mobile, AL
A Mobile County high school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3125 Dauphin Island Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36605
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ben C Rain High School score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 5% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ben C Rain High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,430/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mobile), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,064
Median home value
$97,800
Median rent
$1,026/mo
College educated
16.7%
Homeownership
52.6%
Poverty rate
28.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evening Educational OptionsEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 10–12 | 1.6 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Government Street Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Lillie B Williamson High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | 6–12 | 4.3 mi | 996 | Compare → |
| Baker High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 9–12 | Not available | 2,421 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mobile County
- Schools in district
- 92
- Rank in district
- #84 of 87
- District spending per student
- $13,245NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ben C Rain High School is listed in Mobile County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ben C Rain High School
Ben C Rain High School is a public high school in Mobile, AL, part of Mobile County, serving approximately 587 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,340 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ben C Rain High School
What grades does Ben C Rain High School serve?
Ben C Rain High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ben C Rain High School?
Ben C Rain High School has an enrollment of approximately 587 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben C Rain High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben C Rain High School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ben C Rain High School rank in AL?
Ben C Rain High School ranks #1,340 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Ben C Rain High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ben C Rain High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ben C Rain High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ben C Rain High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ben C Rain High School a charter school?
No, Ben C Rain High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ben C Rain High School a Title I school?
No, Ben C Rain High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ben C Rain High School?
89.8% of students at Ben C Rain High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 587
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Mobile County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.6%
- Phone
- (251) 221-3233
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 36605)
- 25,628
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36605; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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