Ben C Rain High School vs Erwin Craighead Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 6.7 km 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
Erwin Craighead Elementary School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
380 students
| Measure | Ben C Rain High School Mobile, Alabama | Erwin Craighead Elementary School Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #266 of 304 | #621 of 699 |
| National rank | #15681 of 16,910 | #45208 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 587 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 587 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 81.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 33% |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Erwin Craighead Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.4 vs 17.5).
- •Erwin Craighead Elementary School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 17%).
- •Erwin Craighead Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Erwin Craighead Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.6% vs 86.7%).
- •Ben C Rain High School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 20.0).
- •Ben C Rain High School is the larger school with 587 students compared with 380.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Ben C Rain High School better than Erwin Craighead Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Erwin Craighead Elementary School ranks higher (19.4 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 Erwin Craighead Elementary School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben C Rain High School: 587. Erwin Craighead Elementary School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben C Rain High School and Erwin Craighead Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Ben C Rain High School is 266th of 304 and Erwin Craighead Elementary School is 621st of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).