For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,354 students in 36863, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 309 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 36863, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36863, AL are Huguley Elementary School, W O Lance Elementary School and Lanett Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36863 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36863, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36863, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huguley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3011 Phillips Rd
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 576-2572
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 576-2572
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
W O Lance Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 S 8th Ave
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 644-5915
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 644-5915
Gr: PK-6 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Lanett Senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 S 8th Ave
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 644-5965
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 644-5965
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Lanett Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 South 8th Avenue
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 644-5950
Lanett, AL 36863
(334) 644-5950
Gr: 7-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36863, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36863, AL include Huguley Elementary School, W O Lance Elementary School and Lanett Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 36863?
4 public schools are located in 36863.
What percentage of students in 36863 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 36863 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36863?
36863 public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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