Ben C Rain High School vs Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 769 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben C Rain High School
Mobile · Public high · Grades 9–12
587 students
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
806 students
| Measure | Ben C Rain High School Mobile, Alabama | Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #266 of 304 | #573 of 699 |
| National rank | #15681 of 16,910 | #41509 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 587 | 806 |
| Enrollment | 587 | 806 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 86.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 17.5).
- •Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •Ben C Rain High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.7% vs 86.8%).
- •Ben C Rain High School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 20.2).
- •Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary is the larger school with 806 students compared with 587.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ben C Rain High School better than Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary ranks higher (25.3 vs 17.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ben C Rain High School and Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary?
About 769 m in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben C Rain High School: 587. Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary: 806. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben C Rain High School and Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary rank in Alabama?
Ben C Rain High School is 266th of 304 and Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary is 573rd of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).