For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,196 students in 36703, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 76 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 36703, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 36703, AL are Clark Elementary School, William R Martin Middle School and Brantley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36703 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36703, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 36703, AL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
405 Lawrence St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1630
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1630
Grades: PK-5
| 137 students
Rank: #22.
William R Martin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2863 County Road 81
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 872-6417
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 872-6417
Grades: 7-8
| 229 students
Rank: #33.
Brantley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5585 Water Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-8185
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-8185
Grades: PK-6
| 217 students
Rank: #44.
School Of Discovery Genesis Center
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Washington St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1670
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1670
Grades: 6
| 172 students
Rank: #55.
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2224 Selma Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1635
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1635
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
501 Plant St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1718
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1718
Grades: 4-11
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Southside Primary School
Magnet School
3104 Old Montgomery Hwy
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-9566
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-9566
Grades: PK-2
| 151 students
36703, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Perry Varner Educational And Treatment Facility (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1002 Selfield Rd
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 877-0629
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 877-0629
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36703, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36703, AL include Clark Elementary School, William R Martin Middle School and Brantley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 36703?
7 public schools are located in 36703.
What percentage of students in 36703 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 36703 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36703?
36703 public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 48% (majority Black).
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