For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,013 students in 36877, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 738 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 36877, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 36877, AL are South Smiths Station Elementary School, East Smiths Station Elementary School and West Smiths Station Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36877 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36877, AL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 36877, AL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Smiths Station Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
80 Brown Road
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4062
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4062
Grades: PK-6
| 645 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
East Smiths Station Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
171 Mill Creek Drive
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4061
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4061
Grades: PK-6
| 815 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
West Smiths Station Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
150 Stringer Weeks Road
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4050
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4050
Grades: PK-6
| 870 students
Rank: #44.
Smiths Station Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Mullin Road
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4070
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4070
Grades: 7-8
| 934 students
Rank: #55.
Smiths Station High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4228 Panther Parkway
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4060
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4060
Grades: 10-12
| 1,286 students
Rank: n/an/a
Smith Station Freshman Center
Magnet School
1150 Mullin Road
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4063
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4063
Grades: 9
| 463 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36877, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36877, AL include South Smiths Station Elementary School, East Smiths Station Elementary School and West Smiths Station Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 36877?
6 public schools are located in 36877.
What percentage of students in 36877 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 36877 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36877?
36877 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 48% (majority Black).
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