For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 396 students in 36320, AL.
The top ranked public middle school in 36320, AL is Cottonwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 36320 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 36320, AL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 36320, AL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
663 Houston St
Cottonwood, AL 36320
(334) 691-2587
Cottonwood, AL 36320
(334) 691-2587
Gr: 7-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 36320, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 36320, AL include Cottonwood High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 36320?
1 public middle schools are located in 36320.
What is the racial composition of students in 36320?
36320 public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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