For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 474 students in 36278, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36278, AL are Wedowee Elementary School and Wedowee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 36278 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 36278, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36278, AL Public Elementary 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%
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 elementary schools in 36278, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 36278, AL include Wedowee Elementary School and Wedowee Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 36278?
2 public elementary schools are located in 36278.
What is the racial composition of students in 36278?
36278 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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