For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 947 students in 36863, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 36863, AL are Huguley Elementary School and W O Lance Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 36863 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 36863, AL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36863, AL Public Elementary 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 36863, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 36863, AL include Huguley Elementary School and W O Lance Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 36863?
2 public elementary schools are located in 36863.
What is the racial composition of students in 36863?
36863 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.