For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 926 students in 36278, AL.
The top ranked public schools in 36278, AL are Wedowee Elementary School, Wedowee Middle School and Randolph County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36278 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36278, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36278, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wedowee Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
940 Woodland Ave West
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-4588
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-4588
Gr: PK-3 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Wedowee Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
896 Woodland Ave W
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-4636
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-4636
Gr: 4-6 | 199 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Randolph County High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
465 Woodland Ave
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-4751
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-4751
Gr: 7-12 | 452 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Randolphroanoke Career Technology Center
Vocational School
960 Main St S
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-2839
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-2839
Gr: 10-12
36278, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Randolphroanoke Career Technology Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
960 Main Stsouth
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-2839
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-2839
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36278, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36278, AL include Wedowee Elementary School, Wedowee Middle School and Randolph County High School.
How many public schools are located in 36278?
4 public schools are located in 36278.
What is the racial composition of students in 36278?
36278 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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