For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,003 students in 36701, AL (there are 5 private schools, serving 832 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 36701, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 36701, AL are Meadowview Elementary School, Valley Grande Elementary School and Byrd First Class Early Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36701 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 36701, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best 36701, AL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1816 Orrville Rd
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1655
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1655
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
Rank: #22.
Valley Grande Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2765 Dallas County Road 81
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-7661
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-7661
Grades: PK-6
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
Byrd First Class Early Learning Center
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
625 Lapsley St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1620
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1620
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Payne Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1529 N Franklin St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1660
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1660
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Rank: #55.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
709 Highland Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1640
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1640
Grades: K-5
| 345 students
Rank: #66.
The Rbhudson Steam Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Summerfield Rd
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1675
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1675
Grades: 7-8
| 348 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Bruce K Craig Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Building 108 Craig Ind Park
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 875-7937
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 875-7937
Grades: 3-5
| 227 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Selma High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2180 Broad St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1683
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1683
Grades: 9-12
| 591 students
Rank: #99.
Tipton Durant Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Tipton St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-8080
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-8080
Grades: 6-8
| 214 students
Rank: #1010.
Southside High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7975 Us Highway 80 E
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-0518
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-0518
Grades: 9-12
| 313 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dallas County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
1306 Roosevelt Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 267-0788
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 267-0788
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2194 Broad Street
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1600
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1600
Grades: 6-12
| 208 students
36701, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1101 Woodrow Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1625
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1625
Grades: PK-5
| 121 students
1002 Mabry St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1650
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1650
Grades: K-5
| 135 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36701, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36701, AL include Meadowview Elementary School, Valley Grande Elementary School and Byrd First Class Early Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in 36701, AL?
12 public schools are located in 36701, AL.
What percentage of students in 36701, AL go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 36701, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36701, AL?
36701, AL public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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