For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 878 students in the neighborhood of Canterbury, Mobile, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Canterbury are Burns Middle School and Mobile Mental Health Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Canterbury, Mobile, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Canterbury, Mobile, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burns Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6175 Girby Rd
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-2025
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 221-2025
Gr: 6-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Mobile Mental Health Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5800 Southland Drive
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 661-0153
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 661-0153
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Canterbury, Mobile, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Canterbury, Mobile, AL include Burns Middle School and Mobile Mental Health Center.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Canterbury, Mobile?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Canterbury, Mobile.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Canterbury, Mobile?
the neighborhood of Canterbury, Mobile public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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