For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 905 students in 36401, AL (there are , serving 256 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 36401, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 36401, AL are Lyeffion Junior High School, Evergreen Elementary School and Thurgood Marshall Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36401 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36401, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36401, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lyeffion Junior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7575 Highway 83
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-2800
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-2800
Grades: PK-8
| 84 students
Rank: #22.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
821 West Front Street
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-2576
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-2576
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
428 Reynolds Avenue
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-2866
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-2866
Grades: 6-8
| 158 students
Rank: #44.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1989 Jaguar Rd
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-1126
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-1126
Grades: 9-12
| 317 students
Rank: n/an/a
Conecuh County Area Vocational Center
Vocational School
1979 Jaguar Dr
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-1752
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-1752
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1989 Jaguar Drive
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-5291
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-5291
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Genesis School
Alternative School
111 Perryman Street
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-5291
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-5291
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
36401, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
204 N Main St
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-2490
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-2490
Grades: 6-8
| 289 students
1989 Jaguar Drive
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-5291
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-5291
Grades: K-12
| 280 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36401, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36401, AL include Lyeffion Junior High School, Evergreen Elementary School and Thurgood Marshall Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 36401?
7 public schools are located in 36401.
What percentage of students in 36401 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 36401 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36401?
36401 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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