For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 882 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 13% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), 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 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35042, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bibb County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 Birmingham Rd
Centreville, AL 35042
(205) 926-9071
Centreville, AL 35042
(205) 926-9071
Grades: 9-12
| 453 students
Rank: #22.
Centreville Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1621 Montgomery Hwy
Centreville, AL 35042
(205) 926-9861
Centreville, AL 35042
(205) 926-9861
Grades: 5-8
| 429 students
35042, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
721 Walnut Street
Centreville, AL 35042
(205) 926-7751
Centreville, AL 35042
(205) 926-7751
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
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 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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