Dunbar Creative Performing Arts vs W H Council Traditional School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunbar Creative Performing Arts
Mobile · Public middle · Grades 6–8
338 students
W H Council Traditional School
Mobile · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
577 students
| Measure | Dunbar Creative Performing Arts Mobile, Alabama | W H Council Traditional School Mobile, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #86 of 263 | #41 of 699 |
| National rank | #7144 of 15,369 | #6116 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 338 | 577 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.8% | 48.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 94% |
| city | Mobile | Mobile |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W H Council Traditional School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 52.2).
- •W H Council Traditional School does better on math proficiency (94% vs 55%).
- •W H Council Traditional School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 50%).
- •W H Council Traditional School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.4% vs 69.8%).
- •Dunbar Creative Performing Arts does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.6).
- •W H Council Traditional School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 338.
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 Dunbar Creative Performing Arts better than W H Council Traditional School?
On the Success Index (US), W H Council Traditional School ranks higher (78.1 vs 52.2 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 Dunbar Creative Performing Arts and W H Council Traditional School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Mobile and Mobile in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar Creative Performing Arts: 338. W H Council Traditional School: 577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar Creative Performing Arts and W H Council Traditional School rank in Alabama?
Dunbar Creative Performing Arts is 86th of 263 and W H Council Traditional School is 41st of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).