For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,436 students in 36608, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 36608, AL are Clarkshaw Magnet School, Denton Magnet School Of Technology and Augusta Evans School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 36608 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 36608, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best 36608, AL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarkshaw Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5960 Arlberg Street
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-2106
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-2106
Gr: 6-9 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Denton Magnet School Of Technology
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3800 Pleasant Valley
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-2148
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-2148
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Augusta Evans School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6301 Biloxi Ave
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-5400
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-5400
Gr: 1-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Acceleration Preparatory Academy
Charter School
3725 Airport Blvd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 301-0050
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 301-0050
Gr: 6-8 | 322 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 36608, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 36608, AL include Clarkshaw Magnet School, Denton Magnet School Of Technology and Augusta Evans School.
How many public middle schools are located in 36608?
4 public middle schools are located in 36608.
What is the racial composition of students in 36608?
36608 public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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