For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 700 students in 36352, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 36352, AL are Wicksburg High School and Houston County Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 36352 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 36352, AL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 36352, AL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wicksburg High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Grades: 7-12
| 468 students
Rank: #22.
Houston County Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Grades: K-12
| 232 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 36352, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 36352, AL include Wicksburg High School and Houston County Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 36352?
2 public middle schools are located in 36352.
What is the racial composition of students in 36352?
36352 public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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