Best Public Schools in Zip Code 36264

Summary:

The 36264 zip code area is home to 4 schools in the Cleburne County school district, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools share some common challenges, such as high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, there are notable differences in their performance and student demographics.

The standout schools in the area are Cleburne County Elementary School and Cleburne County Middle School, both of which have consistently maintained 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger and rank among the top schools in Alabama. These schools boast impressive test scores, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in core subjects. In contrast, Cleburne County High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and star rating over the past few years.

The racial makeup of the schools varies, with Pleasant Grove Elementary having a higher percentage of Hispanic students compared to the other schools. Additionally, there are significant disparities in test score proficiency rates, particularly in math, across the schools. These differences may be linked to the varying levels of spending per student, with Cleburne County Elementary spending the most and also achieving the strongest overall performance.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)							Summative Assessment Science (2024)			Summative Assessment English (2024)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cleburne County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	584 Evans Bridge Rd	Heflin	36264	Cleburne County	Cleburne County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 463-2654	380	24	15.6	65.0%	331 (87.1%)	14 (3.7%)	11 (2.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.5%)	83.9	90^th of 684 public elementary schools	86.8%		82.6	96^th of 680 public elementary schools	85.9%	6	53.2	54.2						64.4			77.4	83.1						$11,390	$2,710	$8,537
Cleburne County High School	Public	8-12	520 Evans Bridge Rd	Heflin	36264	Cleburne County	Cleburne County	No	No	No	No	(256) 463-2012	548	31	17.8	63.7%	469 (85.6%)	31 (5.7%)	26 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.5%)	44.7	204^th of 378 public high schools	46.0%		59.7	124^th of 371 public high schools	66.6%	80						4.0	18.4		28.4	22.1						44.7	23.8	$9,787	$1,145	$8,505
Pleasant Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	9855 Highway 9	Heflin	36264	Cleburne County	Cleburne County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 253-2146	200	15	13.7	70.5%	156 (78.0%)	2 (1.0%)	34 (17.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.0%)	38.8	442^nd of 684 public elementary schools	35.4%		53	325^th of 680 public elementary schools	52.2%	117	36.4	21.9	14.3	22.7				28.1			72.7	46.9	46.4	59.1				$9,691	$1,973	$7,550
Cleburne County Career Technical School	Public	7-12	11200 Highway 46	Heflin	36264	Cleburne County	Cleburne County	No	No	No	No	(256) 748-2961	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Cleburne County Middle School	Public	5-7	661 Duke Drive	Heflin	36264	Cleburne County	Cleburne County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 463-2405	254	14	18.5	70.1%	223 (87.8%)	15 (5.9%)	11 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	77.9	71^st of 442 public middle schools	83.9%		76.6	73^rd of 437 public middle schools	83.3%	2			24.1	49.3	21.5								71.2	72.1	67.2			$8,654	$1,485	$7,035
Cleburne County Alternative School	Public	6-12	11200 Highway 46	Heflin	36264	Cleburne County	Cleburne County	No	No	No	No	(256) 748-2961	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Cities Near Zip Code 36264

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Heflin	0.72 mi	6	145^th
Anniston	7.28 mi	18	196^th
Fruithurst	10.36 mi	1	74^th
Oxford	14.42 mi	4	50^th
Jacksonville	14.6 mi	5	37^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Best Public Schools in Zip Code 36264

Cleburne County Elementary School

Cleburne County Middle School

Cleburne County High School

Pleasant Grove Elementary School

Cleburne County Alternative School

Cleburne County Career Technical School

Cities Near Zip Code 36264