For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 868 students in 35042, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 163 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 35042, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 35042, AL are Bibb County High School and Centreville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35042 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35042, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 35042, AL Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bibb County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 Birmingham Rd
Centreville, AL 35042
(205) 926-9071
Centreville, AL 35042
(205) 926-9071
Gr: 9-12 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Centreville Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1621 Montgomery Hwy
Centreville, AL 35042
(205) 926-9861
Centreville, AL 35042
(205) 926-9861
Gr: 5-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
35042, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
721 Walnut Street
Centreville, AL 35042
(205) 926-7751
Centreville, AL 35042
(205) 926-7751
Gr: 7-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 35042, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 35042, AL include Bibb County High School and Centreville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 35042?
2 public schools are located in 35042.
What percentage of students in 35042 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 35042 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35042?
35042 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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