For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,591 students in 36274, AL (there are , serving 117 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 36274, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36274, AL are Knight Enloe Elementary School, Rock Mills Junior High School and Handley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36274 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36274, AL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36274, AL Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knight Enloe Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
430 Park Ave
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5261
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5261
Gr: PK-3 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Rock Mills Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 County Road 75
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 885-6823
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 885-6823
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Handley Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
251 Gilham Rd
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5265
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5265
Gr: 4-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Handley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Tiger Circle
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5266
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5266
Gr: 9-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36274, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36274, AL include Knight Enloe Elementary School, Rock Mills Junior High School and Handley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 36274?
4 public schools are located in 36274.
What percentage of students in 36274 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 36274 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36274?
36274 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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