For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 211 students in 36908, AL.
The top-ranked public high school in 36908, AL is Southern Choctaw High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 36908 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in 36908, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 36908 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southern Choctaw High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best 36908, AL Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Choctaw High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10941 Highway 17
Gilbertown, AL 36908
(251) 206-6924
Gilbertown, AL 36908
(251) 206-6924
Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 36908, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 36908, AL include Southern Choctaw High School.
How many public high schools are located in 36908?
1 public high schools are located in 36908.
What is the racial composition of students in 36908?
36908 public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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