Ben C Rain High School vs Pillans Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.6 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
Pillans Middle School
Mobile · Public middle · Grades 6–8
440 students
| Measure | Ben C Rain High School Mobile, Alabama | Pillans Middle School Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #266 of 304 | #251 of 263 |
| National rank | #15681 of 16,910 | #14987 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 587 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 587 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 13% |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ben C Rain High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.5 vs 11.3).
- •Ben C Rain High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •Pillans Middle School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Ben C Rain High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.7% vs 89.8%).
- •Ben C Rain High School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.6).
- •Ben C Rain High School is the larger school with 587 students compared with 440.
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 Pillans Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ben C Rain High School ranks higher (17.5 vs 11.3 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 Pillans Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben C Rain High School: 587. Pillans Middle School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben C Rain High School and Pillans Middle School rank in Alabama?
Ben C Rain High School is 266th of 304 and Pillans Middle School is 251st of 263 among high schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).