For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 531 students in 36853, AL.
The top-ranked public middle school in 36853, AL is Dadeville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 36853 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 36853, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 36853, AL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dadeville High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
227 Weldon St
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-7848
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-7848
Gr: 6-12 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
36853, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
254 Leach Street
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-2846
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-2846
Gr: 6-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Tallapoosa County Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
254-a Leach Street
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-2848
Dadeville, AL 36853
(256) 825-2848
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 36853, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 36853, AL include Dadeville High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 36853?
1 public middle schools are located in 36853.
What is the racial composition of students in 36853?
36853 public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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