Summary:
Zip code 36610 in Prichard, Alabama, is home to three elementary schools—Grant Elementary School, WD Robbins Elementary School, and Whitley Elementary School—all serving kindergarten through 5th grade (with two also offering pre-K) in a community where the vast majority of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
If you are comparing schools in this area, WD Robbins Elementary is the clear standout. It ranks highest in the state (435th out of 686, 2 stars) and is the only school in the zip code that beats district averages in multiple subjects. For example, its 3rd grade math proficiency is 57.89%—far above the Mobile County average of 35.39% and even above the state average. It also posts strong 4th grade English scores (58.14%). Whitley Elementary sits in the middle, with its best results coming in upper grades—5th grade English (64.29%) and math (35.71%) both exceed district averages. Grant Elementary is the most concerning, ranking near the bottom of the state (660th, 0 stars) with 3rd grade math proficiency at just 4.76% and the highest poverty rate (94.39% free/reduced lunch).
One surprising finding is that spending does not predict success: Grant spends the most per student ($12,531) yet performs worst, while WD Robbins spends the least ($9,097) and performs best. All three schools struggle with chronic absenteeism (ranging from 13.9% to 16.7%, above the state's 12.0%), and every school shows stronger English than math scores. WD Robbins has shown steady improvement over three years, and Whitley is also trending upward, while Grant has declined. For parents, this means WD Robbins offers the strongest academic foundation, Whitley is a solid option especially for older elementary students, and Grant may require extra attention and support at home.
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