For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 229 students in 36048, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 119 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 36048, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public school in 36048, AL is Barbour County Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 36048 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36048, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36048, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barbour County Intermediate School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18 Beaty Drive
Louisville, AL 36048
(334) 266-6151
Louisville, AL 36048
(334) 266-6151
Grades: 2-6
| 229 students
36048, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
168 Western Bypass
Louisville, AL 36048
(334) 266-6151
Louisville, AL 36048
(334) 266-6151
Grades: 7-9
| 211 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36048, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36048, AL include Barbour County Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 36048?
1 public schools are located in 36048.
What percentage of students in 36048 go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in 36048 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36048?
36048 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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