Best 36609 Alabama Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,119 students in 36609, AL (there are 7 private schools, serving 2,522 private students). 46% of all K-12 students in 36609, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).

The top ranked public schools in 36609, AL are Wp Davidson High School and Elizabeth Fonde Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 36609 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36609, 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 49% (majority Black).