For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 384 students in 36703, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 36703, AL are William R Martin Middle School and Brantley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 36703 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 36703, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best 36703, AL Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William R Martin Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2863 County Road 81
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 872-6417
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 872-6417
Gr: 7-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Brantley Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5585 Water Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-8185
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-8185
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
36703, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Perry Varner Educational And Treatment Facility (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1002 Selfield Rd
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 877-0629
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 877-0629
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 36703, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 36703, AL include William R Martin Middle School and Brantley Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 36703?
3 public middle schools are located in 36703.
What is the racial composition of students in 36703?
36703 public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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