For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 712 students in 36862, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 238 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 36862, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 36862, AL are Lafayette Eastside Elementary School, Lafayette High School and John P Powell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36862 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 36862, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best 36862, AL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lafayette Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Ave A Se
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8274
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8274
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #22.
Lafayette High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
214 1st Ave Se
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-9881
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-9881
Grades: 9-12
| 215 students
Rank: #33.
John P Powell Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Martin Luther King Drive
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8876
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8876
Grades: 6-8
| 127 students
Rank: n/an/a
Inspire Academy
Vocational School
Area Vocational Center Dr
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8863
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8863
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
318 Avc Drive
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8863
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8863
Grades: 6-12
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36862, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36862, AL include Lafayette Eastside Elementary School, Lafayette High School and John P Powell Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 36862, AL?
5 public schools are located in 36862, AL.
What percentage of students in 36862, AL go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 36862, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36862, AL?
36862, AL public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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