For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 695 students in 36862, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 305 private students). 70% of all K-12 students in 36862, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 36862, AL are Lafayette Eastside Elementary School, Inspire Virtual Academy and John P Powell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36862 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36862, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36862, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Ave A Se
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8274
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8274
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #22.
Inspire Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
318 Avc Drive
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8863
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8863
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
Rank: #33.
John P Powell Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Ave A Se
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8274
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8274
Grades: 6-8
| 144 students
Rank: #44.
Lafayette High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
214 1st Ave Se
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-9881
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-9881
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students
Rank: n/an/a
Inspire Academy
Vocational School
Area Vocational Center Dr
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8863
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8863
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36862, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36862, AL include Lafayette Eastside Elementary School, Inspire Virtual Academy and John P Powell Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 36862?
5 public schools are located in 36862.
What percentage of students in 36862 go to public school?
70% of all K-12 students in 36862 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36862?
36862 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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