For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 488 students in 36251, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 170 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 36251, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public school in 36251, AL is Ashland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 36251 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36251, AL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best 36251, AL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ashland Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
223 3rd Street Sw
Ashland, AL 36251
(256) 396-1466
Ashland, AL 36251
(256) 396-1466
Grades: PK-6
| 488 students
36251, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 3rd St Sw
Ashland, AL 36251
(256) 354-7510
Ashland, AL 36251
(256) 354-7510
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36251, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36251, AL include Ashland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 36251, AL?
1 public schools are located in 36251, AL.
What percentage of students in 36251, AL go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 36251, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36251, AL?
36251, AL public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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