State was held April 21 at the Atlanta University Bowl.

Results from April 27, 1956 Alabama Tribune.

Team results

1st - Washington (Atlanta), 41.5 points
2nd - Howard, 27
Partial team results.

Notes

Partial individual results.

Event results

80-meter dash: 1st - Shirley Crowder (Washington).

100-yard dash: 1st - Shirley Crowder (Washington).

440 relay: 1st - Washington.

Baseball throw: 1st - Shirley Crowder (Washington).