For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 227 students in 36048, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 119 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 36048, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in 36048, AL is Barbour County Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 36048 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36048, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36048, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barbour County Intermediate School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18 Beaty Drive
Louisville, AL 36048
(334) 266-6151
Louisville, AL 36048
(334) 266-6151
Gr: 2-6 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36048, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36048, AL include Barbour County Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 36048?
1 public schools are located in 36048.
What percentage of students in 36048 go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in 36048 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36048?
36048 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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