Best Public Schools in Zip Code 36420


Summary:

The 36420 zip code area is home to 3 schools, including 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. While the schools in this area face some challenges, one institution stands out as a high-performing standout: Andalusia Junior High. This middle school ranks 57th out of 442 middle schools in Andalusia City and earns a 4-star rating, with test scores generally above the state and district averages, particularly in science and English.

The other schools in the area, Pleasant Home School and Andalusia High School, have more mixed performance. Pleasant Home School generally performs below state and district averages, while Andalusia High School ranks 172nd out of 378 high schools in Andalusia City and earns a 3-star rating. The schools also vary in their racial makeup, with Pleasant Home School having a significantly higher percentage of White students compared to the other two schools.

Across all three schools, the high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 60.97% to 75.4%, indicate that the student population in this zip code area generally comes from lower-income households. This is an important consideration for the schools in terms of resource allocation and support programs. Additionally, the relatively low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 14.5 to 15.5 students per teacher, suggest that class sizes are manageable, which could be a positive factor in student learning and engagement.








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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.

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