For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 798 students in 36264, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 36264, AL are Cleburne County Middle School and Cleburne County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 36264 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 36264, AL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best 36264, AL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cleburne County Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
661 Duke Drive
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2405
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2405
Gr: 5-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Cleburne County High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 Evans Bridge Rd
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2012
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2012
Gr: 8-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Cleburne County Alternative School
Alternative School
11200 Highway 46
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Cleburne County Career Technical School
Vocational School
11200 Highway 46
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 36264, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 36264, AL include Cleburne County Middle School and Cleburne County High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 36264?
4 public middle schools are located in 36264.
What is the racial composition of students in 36264?
36264 public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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