For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,327 students in 36089, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 98 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 36089, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36089, AL are Union Springs Elementary School, South Highlands Middle School and Bullock County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36089 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36089, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36089, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Springs Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
211 Conecuh Avenue West
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-8968
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-8968
Gr: K-4 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
South Highlands Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Bernard Street
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-0183
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-0183
Gr: 5-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Bullock County High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
911 Sardis Road
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-8264
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-8264
Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Bullock County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
304 Blackmon Ave E
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 625-7306
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 625-7306
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36089, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36089, AL include Union Springs Elementary School, South Highlands Middle School and Bullock County High School.
How many public schools are located in 36089?
4 public schools are located in 36089.
What percentage of students in 36089 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 36089 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36089?
36089 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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