For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,510 students in 36078, AL.
The top ranked public schools in 36078, AL are Tallassee Elementary School, Southside Middle School and Tallassee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36078 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36078, AL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36078, AL 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tallassee Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
850 Friendship Rd
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-5001
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-5001
Gr: PK-4 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Southside Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 E B Payne Sr Dr
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-2151
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-2151
Gr: 5-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Tallassee High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
502 Barnett Blvd
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-2187
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-2187
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
36078, Alabama 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Learning Tree Inc Tallassee (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
100 S Dubois St
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 252-0025
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 252-0025
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36078, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36078, AL include Tallassee Elementary School, Southside Middle School and Tallassee High School.
How many public schools are located in 36078?
3 public schools are located in 36078.
What is the racial composition of students in 36078?
36078 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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