For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,327 students in 35761, AL.
The top ranked public schools in 35761, AL are Moores Mill Intermediate School, New Market School and Walnut Grove School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35761 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35761, AL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35761, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moores Mill Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1210 Walker Lane
New Market, AL 35761
(256) 851-4700
New Market, AL 35761
(256) 851-4700
Grades: 3-5
| 621 students
Rank: #22.
New Market School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 College St
New Market, AL 35761
(256) 851-3250
New Market, AL 35761
(256) 851-3250
Grades: PK-6
| 428 students
Rank: #33.
Walnut Grove School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1961 Joe Quick Rd
New Market, AL 35761
(256) 851-4690
New Market, AL 35761
(256) 851-4690
Grades: PK-6
| 275 students
Rank: #44.
Buckhorn Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4185 Winchester Road
New Market, AL 35761
(256) 851-3230
New Market, AL 35761
(256) 851-3230
Grades: 7-8
| 708 students
Rank: #55.
Buckhorn High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4123 Winchester Rd
New Market, AL 35761
(256) 851-3300
New Market, AL 35761
(256) 851-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,295 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35761, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35761, AL include Moores Mill Intermediate School, New Market School and Walnut Grove School.
How many public schools are located in 35761?
5 public schools are located in 35761.
What is the racial composition of students in 35761?
35761 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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