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W H Council Traditional School

Public, Magnet Grades PK, KG-5

10^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 686 Alabama Elementary Schools

Better than 99% of Alabama elementary schools

Summary

W H Council Traditional School is a public elementary school in Mobile, AL, serving 577 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Mobile County school district.

This school is a true standout. For the 2025-2026 school year, W H Council ranks 10th out of 686 elementary schools in Alabama, placing it in the top 2% statewide with a 5-star rating. What makes this even more impressive is that the school has maintained this elite level of performance for over a decade, never falling below the 94th percentile in the last ten years. Test scores tell the story clearly: 100% of 3rd graders are proficient in English (compared to 64.75% statewide), and 92.5% are proficient in 3rd-grade math (compared to 44.89% statewide). Even the school's lowest proficiency rate—69.35% in 5th-grade math—is nearly double the state average. The school also ranks #3 in the state for African American students and #3 for students from low socio-economic backgrounds, showing that its success extends across all student groups. Nearly half of the student body (48.35%) qualifies for free or reduced lunch, yet the school achieves results that rival the very best schools in Alabama.

The contrast with nearby schools makes W H Council's achievement even more remarkable. Just 1.66 miles away, George Hall Elementary School has a 6.12% proficiency rate in 3rd-grade math and ranks 679th out of 686 schools. The only comparable school in the area is Eichold-Mertz School of Math and Science, which ranks #4 in the state. While Eichold-Mertz has slightly higher math scores in upper grades, W H Council achieves comparable or better results in early-grade English while serving a more economically diverse student population. Additionally, W H Council has an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 0.3%, compared to 12.8% for the district and 12.0% statewide—a strong indicator of engaged students and supportive families. For parents seeking a school where high achievement is the norm, regardless of background, W H Council is an exceptional choice.

577

Students ?

18.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,876

Per pupil spending ?

48.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

751 Wilkinson St
Mobile, AL 36603

(251) 221-1139

District: Mobile County

Racial breakdown:

African American:

72.4%

White:

16.1%

Two or more races:

5.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 99th percentile in 2016 → 99th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Alabama average (88% vs 53% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Alabama elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Mobile County

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school88%

District avg46%

Alabama avg53%

10^th of 686

Alabama public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 50Elementary Schools in the Mobile County

95^th of 140Mobile County among Alabama districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	96.8	10 of 686	98.5%	★★★★★
2025	97.2	6 of 680	99.1%	★★★★★
2024	95.8	17 of 684	97.5%	★★★★★
2023	97.3	13 of 680	98.1%	★★★★★
2022	93.5	39 of 687	94.3%	★★★★★
2021	92.4	50 of 692	92.8%	★★★★★
2019	99.4	1 of 681	99.9%	★★★★★
2018	99.4	2 of 680	99.7%	★★★★★
2017	98.9	6 of 688	99.1%	★★★★★
2016	98.7	7 of 691	99.0%	★★★★★
2015	98.9	6 of 691	99.1%	★★★★★
2014	96.0	15 of 695	97.8%	★★★★★
2013	86.2	4 of 696	99.4%	★★★★★
2012	88.3	10 of 696	98.6%	★★★★★
2011	90.3	6 of 709	99.2%	★★★★★
2010	92.3	7 of 704	99.0%	★★★★★
2009	93.4	7 of 696	99.0%	★★★★★
2008	89.8	14 of 698	98.0%	★★★★★
2007	93.1	8 of 698	98.9%	★★★★★
2006	90.8	15 of 689	97.8%	★★★★★
2005	94.0	12 of 688	98.3%	★★★★★
2004	95.1	10 of 623	98.4%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	99.4	3 of 428	99.3%	★★★★★
2025	99.7	4 of 427	99.1%	★★★★★
2024	99.5	3 of 420	99.3%	★★★★★
2023	99.8	1 of 427	99.8%	★★★★★
2022	98.5	8 of 426	98.1%	★★★★★
2021	97.6	8 of 426	98.1%	★★★★★
2019	100.0	1 of 426	99.8%	★★★★★
2018	100.0	2 of 423	99.5%	★★★★★
2017	99.8	2 of 336	99.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	95.6	12 of 651	98.2%	★★★★★
2025	96.5	5 of 649	99.2%	★★★★★
2024	94.6	13 of 650	98.0%	★★★★★
2023	94.3	20 of 645	96.9%	★★★★★
2022	90.5	46 of 656	93.0%	★★★★★
2021	90.4	49 of 656	92.5%	★★★★★
2019	98.9	1 of 646	99.8%	★★★★★
2018	98.1	5 of 640	99.2%	★★★★★
2017	98.2	4 of 639	99.4%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	98.8	3 of 667	99.6%	★★★★★
2025	99.1	3 of 660	99.5%	★★★★★
2024	96.9	7 of 670	99.0%	★★★★★
2023	98.2	5 of 623	99.2%	★★★★★
2022	94.6	7 of 651	98.9%	★★★★★
2021	94.5	10 of 653	98.5%	★★★★★
2019	99.7	2 of 649	99.7%	★★★★★
2018	99.8	2 of 651	99.7%	★★★★★
2017	99.8	2 of 567	99.6%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	96.4	9 of 659	98.6%	★★★★★
2025	96.5	7 of 651	98.9%	★★★★★
2024	94.7	21 of 655	96.8%	★★★★★
2023	97.9	7 of 649	98.9%	★★★★★
2022	93.9	32 of 669	95.2%	★★★★★
2021	91.8	51 of 669	92.4%	★★★★★
2019	99.3	2 of 650	99.7%	★★★★★
2018	99.7	1 of 650	99.8%	★★★★★
2017	98.6	6 of 639	99.1%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2026	97.3	2 of 501	99.6%	★★★★★
2025	96.2	7 of 532	98.7%	★★★★★
2024	97.2	4 of 535	99.3%	★★★★★
2023	98.0	2 of 528	99.6%	★★★★★
2022	98.8	1 of 540	99.8%	★★★★★
2021	96.1	15 of 539	97.2%	★★★★★
2019	99.1	1 of 529	99.8%	★★★★★
2018	98.9	2 of 508	99.6%	★★★★★
2017	97.7	3 of 369	99.2%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)100th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)100th percentile~ school

African American (2026)99th percentile~ school

Male (2026)99th percentile~ school

Female (2026)98th percentile~ school

By subject vs Alabama (2025-2026) ?

English97%+32 vs state

Science87%+36 vs state

Mathematics80%+38 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Summative Assessment Science (2026)	Summative Assessment English (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
W H Council Traditional School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	751 Wilkinson St	Mobile	36603	Mobile County	Mobile County	No	Yes	No	No	(251) 221-1139	577	31	18.6	48.4%	93 (16.1%)	418 (72.4%)	9 (1.6%)	24 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.5%)	96.8	10^th of 686 public elementary schools	98.5%		97.2	6^th of 680 public elementary schools	99.1%	4	92.5	78.7	69.4	86.7	100.0	96.0	95.2	$8,876	$689	$8,176
Erwin Craighead Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 South Ann St	Mobile	36605	Mobile County	Mobile County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 221-1155	380	19	19.8	81.6%	5 (1.3%)	353 (92.9%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.7%)	13.3	611^th of 686 public elementary schools	10.9%		22.3	526^th of 680 public elementary schools	22.6%	85	15.8	18.5	7.1	31.5	36.8	42.6	42.9	$9,785	$1,590	$8,185
Leinkauf Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1410 Monroe St	Mobile	36604	Mobile County	Mobile County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 221-1495	542	27	19.8	87.3%	10 (1.8%)	477 (88.0%)	23 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.9%)	33.7	468^th of 686 public elementary schools	31.8%		41.9	407^th of 680 public elementary schools	40.1%	61	37.4	30.7	49.2	21.8	56.0	37.6	58.5	$9,649	$2,003	$7,636
George Hall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1108 Antwerp St	Mobile	36605	Mobile County	Mobile County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 221-1345	244	14	17.0	85.2%	3 (1.2%)	234 (95.9%)	5 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	5.1	679^th of 686 public elementary schools	1.0%		8.2	653^rd of 680 public elementary schools	4.0%	26	6.1	6.1	6.3	20.6	16.3	21.2	39.4	$10,103	$2,187	$7,905
Florence Howard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	957 Dr Martin L King Jr Ave	Mobile	36603	Mobile County	Mobile County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 221-1406	497	26	18.8	92.0%	5 (1.0%)	466 (93.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.4%)	27.9	500^th of 686 public elementary schools	27.1%		27.2	495^th of 680 public elementary schools	27.2%	5	12.0	9.1	14.8	47.0	30.7	54.6	75.4	$11,412	$2,034	$9,368
Maryvale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 N Maryvale St	Mobile	36605	Mobile County	Mobile County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 221-1810	475	26	18.0	89.3%	11 (2.3%)	417 (87.8%)	24 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.6%)	11.1	634^th of 686 public elementary schools	7.6%		12.9	610^th of 680 public elementary schools	10.3%	24	18.8	14.8	23.7	14.8	41.8	25.9	35.6	$10,227	$2,002	$8,215
EicholdMertz School of Math and Science	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	2815 Government Street	Mobile	36606	Mobile County	Mobile County	No	Yes	No	No	(251) 221-1105	504	26	19.3	38.1%	140 (27.8%)	285 (56.5%)	17 (3.4%)	19 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (8.3%)	97.8	4^th of 686 public elementary schools	99.4%		98.3	3^rd of 680 public elementary schools	99.6%	1	88.4	88.1	91.0	95.2	96.5	95.2	95.5	$8,951	$939	$8,002
Holloway Elementary	Public	K-5	625 Stanton Rd	Mobile	36617	Mobile County	Mobile County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 221-1391	483	29	16.4	92.8%	1 (0.2%)	460 (95.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.5%)	11.4	629^th of 686 public elementary schools	8.3%		15.6	582^nd of 680 public elementary schools	14.4%	47	17.7	14.1	11.4	19.2	29.1	37.2	51.9	$8,889	$1,789	$7,091
SpencerWestlawn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3071 Ralston Rd	Mobile	36606	Mobile County	Mobile County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 221-1705	428	24	17.5	90.2%	12 (2.8%)	379 (88.6%)	14 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.1%)	29.9	488^th of 686 public elementary schools	28.9%		28.9	482^nd of 680 public elementary schools	29.1%	6	40.6	18.6	19.3	23.2	50.0	55.7	64.9	$9,670	$1,768	$7,893
Dr Robert W Gilliard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2757 Dauphin Island Parkway	Mobile	36605	Mobile County	Mobile County	No	No	No	Yes	(251) 221-1820	806	40	20.1	86.8%	45 (5.6%)	645 (80.0%)	63 (7.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (6.1%)	35.2	461^st of 686 public elementary schools	32.8%		43.3	399^th of 680 public elementary schools	41.3%	62	42.4	25.0	42.2	30.8	52.6	39.2	65.9	$9,681	$1,825	$7,846

Frequently Asked Questions about W H Council Traditional School

What district is W H Council Traditional School in?

Mobile County

How many students attend W H Council Traditional School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 577 students attended W H Council Traditional School.

What is the racial makeup of W H Council Traditional School?

Students at W H Council Traditional School are 72% African American, 16% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

Is W H Council Traditional School a good school?

Yes! W H Council Traditional School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 10^th of 686 Alabama elementary schools.

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