For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 700 students in 36352, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 36352, AL are Wicksburg High School and Houston County Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 36352 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 36352, AL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 36352, AL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wicksburg High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Gr: 7-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Houston County Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Gr: K-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 36352, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 36352, AL include Wicksburg High School and Houston County Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 36352?
2 public middle schools are located in 36352.
What is the racial composition of students in 36352?
36352 public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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