For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,892 students in 36582, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 216 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 36582, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36582, AL are Mary W Burroughs Elementary School, Nan Gray Davis Elementary School and Katherine H Hankins Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36582 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36582, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36582, AL Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary W Burroughs Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6875 Burroughs Ln
Theodore, AL 36582
(251) 221-1077
Theodore, AL 36582
(251) 221-1077
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Nan Gray Davis Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Nan Gray Davis Rd
Theodore, AL 36582
(251) 221-1166
Theodore, AL 36582
(251) 221-1166
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Katherine H Hankins Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5750 Katherine Hankins Dr
Theodore, AL 36582
(251) 221-2200
Theodore, AL 36582
(251) 221-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Theodore High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6201 Swedetown Rd
Theodore, AL 36582
(251) 221-3351
Theodore, AL 36582
(251) 221-3351
Gr: 9-12 | 1,218 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36582, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36582, AL include Mary W Burroughs Elementary School, Nan Gray Davis Elementary School and Katherine H Hankins Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 36582?
4 public schools are located in 36582.
What percentage of students in 36582 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 36582 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36582?
36582 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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