For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 531 students in 36853, AL.
The top ranked public high school in 36853, AL is Dadeville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 36853 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 36853, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 36853 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dadeville High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 36853, AL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dadeville High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
227 Weldon St
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-7848
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-7848
Grades: 6-12
| 531 students
36853, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
254 Leach Street
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-2846
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-2846
Grades: 6-8
| 255 students
254 Leach St
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-1037
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-1037
Grades: K
| n/a students
Tallapoosa County Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
254-a Leach Street
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-2848
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-2848
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 36853, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in 36853, AL include Dadeville High School.
How many public high schools are located in 36853?
1 public high schools are located in 36853.
What is the racial composition of students in 36853?
36853 public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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