For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,344 students in 36875, AL (there are , serving 40 private students). 98% 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 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36875, AL 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
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 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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 | 831 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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 | 1,042 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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?
98% 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 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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