For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,763 students in 36877, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 681 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 36877, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36877, AL are South Smiths Station Elementary School, East Smiths Station Elementary School and West Smiths Station Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36877 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36877, AL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36877, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Smiths Station Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
80 Brown Road
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4062
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4062
Gr: PK-6 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
East Smiths Station Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
171 Mill Creek Drive
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4061
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4061
Gr: PK-6 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
West Smiths Station Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Stringer Weeks Road
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4050
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4050
Gr: PK-6 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Smiths Station Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Mullin Road
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4070
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4070
Gr: 7-8 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Smiths Station High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4228 Panther Parkway
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4060
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4060
Gr: 9-12 | 1,588 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
1150 Mullin Road
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4063
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4063
Gr: 9
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36877, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36877, AL include South Smiths Station Elementary School, East Smiths Station Elementary School and West Smiths Station Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 36877?
6 public schools are located in 36877.
What percentage of students in 36877 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 36877 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36877?
36877 public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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