For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 297 students in 36016, AL.
The top-ranked public middle school in 36016, AL is Barbour County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 36016 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 36016, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best 36016, AL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barbour County High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
165 S Midway Street
Clayton, AL 36016
(334) 775-3545
Clayton, AL 36016
(334) 775-3545
Gr: 7-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 36016, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 36016, AL include Barbour County High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 36016?
1 public middle schools are located in 36016.
What is the racial composition of students in 36016?
36016 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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