For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 420 students in 36518, AL.
The top ranked public middle school in 36518, AL is Washington 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 36518 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 36518, AL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 36518, AL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington County High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 56
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2851
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2851
Gr: 5-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Washington County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
16478 St Stephens Avenue
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2040
Chatom, AL 36518
(251) 847-2040
Gr: 7-12
36518, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 36518, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 36518, AL include Washington County High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 36518?
2 public middle schools are located in 36518.
What is the racial composition of students in 36518?
36518 public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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