For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,369 students in 36875, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 58 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 36875, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36875, AL are Oliver Elementary School, Russell County Middle School and Russell County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36875 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36875, AL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36875, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oliver Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
77 Longview Street
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5400
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Russell County Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
80 Warrior Way
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5604
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5604
Gr: 6-8 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Russell County High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
57 Warrior Way
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5701
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 468-5701
Gr: 9-12 | 1,078 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
91 Poorhouse Rd
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 408-4986
Seale, AL 36875
(334) 408-4986
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36875, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36875, AL include Oliver Elementary School, Russell County Middle School and Russell County High School.
How many public schools are located in 36875?
4 public schools are located in 36875.
What percentage of students in 36875 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 36875 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36875?
36875 public schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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