For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,488 students in 36575, AL (there are 2 private schools, serving 198 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 36575, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36575, AL are Allentown Elementary School, Semmes Elementary School and Semmes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36575 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36575, AL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36575, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Allentown Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10330 Howells Ferry Rd
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 221-1000
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 221-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Semmes Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10100 Blackwell Nursery Rd S
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 221-1630
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 221-1630
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Semmes Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4566 Ed George Road
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 221-2344
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 221-2344
Gr: 6-8 | 1,181 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Mary G Montgomery High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4275 Snow Rd
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 221-3153
Semmes, AL 36575
(251) 221-3153
Gr: 9-12 | 1,888 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36575, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36575, AL include Allentown Elementary School, Semmes Elementary School and Semmes Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 36575?
4 public schools are located in 36575.
What percentage of students in 36575 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 36575 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36575?
36575 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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