For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 926 students in 36278, AL.
The top ranked public schools in 36278, AL are Wedowee Elementary School, Randolph County High School and Wedowee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36278 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36278, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36278, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wedowee Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
940 Woodland Ave West
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-4588
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-4588
Grades: PK-3
| 275 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Randolph County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
465 Woodland Ave
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-4751
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-4751
Grades: 7-12
| 452 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Wedowee Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
896 Woodland Ave W
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-4636
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-4636
Grades: 4-6
| 199 students
Rank: n/an/a
Randolphroanoke Career Technology Center
Vocational School
960 Main St S
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-2839
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-2839
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
36278, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Randolphroanoke Career Technology Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
960 Main Stsouth
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-2839
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-2839
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36278, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36278, AL include Wedowee Elementary School, Randolph County High School and Wedowee Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 36278?
4 public schools are located in 36278.
What is the racial composition of students in 36278?
36278 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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