For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,367 students in 36089, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 98 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 36089, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 36089, AL are Union Springs Elementary School, Bullock County High School and South Highlands Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36089 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36089, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36089, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Union Springs Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
211 Conecuh Avenue West
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-8968
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-8968
Grades: PK-4
| 537 students
Rank: #22.
Bullock County High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
911 Sardis Road
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-8264
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-8264
Grades: 9-12
| 447 students
Rank: #33.
South Highlands Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
700 Bernard Street
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-0183
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 651-0183
Grades: 5-8
| 383 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bullock County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
304 Blackmon Ave E
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 625-7306
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 625-7306
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
36089, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6230 County Road 47
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 727-2908
Union Springs, AL 36089
(334) 727-2908
Grades: K-7
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36089, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36089, AL include Union Springs Elementary School, Bullock County High School and South Highlands Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 36089?
4 public schools are located in 36089.
What percentage of students in 36089 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 36089 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36089?
36089 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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