For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 924 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 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36278, AL Public Schools (2026)
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 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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: K-6 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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