For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 420 students in 36518, AL.
The top ranked public high school in 36518, AL is Washington County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 36518 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 36518, AL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 36518 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washington County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 36518, AL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington County High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Highway 56
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2851
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2851
Grades: 5-12
| 420 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
16478 St Stephens Avenue
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2040
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2040
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
36518, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
21168 Hwy 17
Chatom, AL 36518
(205) 361-5267
Chatom, AL 36518
(205) 361-5267
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 36518, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in 36518, AL include Washington County High School.
How many public high schools are located in 36518?
2 public high schools are located in 36518.
What is the racial composition of students in 36518?
36518 public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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