Ben C Rain High School vs Hollingers Island Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 7.3 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
Hollingers Island Elementary School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
255 students
| Measure | Ben C Rain High School Mobile, Alabama | Hollingers Island Elementary School Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #266 of 304 | #470 of 699 |
| National rank | #15681 of 16,910 | #34104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 587 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 587 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 69.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hollingers Island Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 17.5).
- •Hollingers Island Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Hollingers Island Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Hollingers Island Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.4% vs 86.7%).
- •Ben C Rain High School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 18.2).
- •Ben C Rain High School is the larger school with 587 students compared with 255.
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 Hollingers Island Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hollingers Island Elementary School ranks higher (36.8 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 Hollingers Island Elementary School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben C Rain High School: 587. Hollingers Island Elementary School: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben C Rain High School and Hollingers Island Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Ben C Rain High School is 266th of 304 and Hollingers Island Elementary School is 470th of 699 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).