For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 242 students in 36401, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 36401, AL are Lyeffion Junior High School and Thurgood Marshall Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 36401 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 36401, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 36401, AL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyeffion Junior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7575 Highway 83
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-2800
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-2800
Gr: PK-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Genesis School
Alternative School
111 Perryman Street
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-5291
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-5291
Gr: 7-12
36401, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
204 N Main St
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-2490
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-2490
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Minority enrollment: 88%
1989 Jaguar Drive
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-5291
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-5291
Gr: K-12 | 280 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 36401, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 36401, AL include Lyeffion Junior High School and Thurgood Marshall Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 36401?
4 public middle schools are located in 36401.
What is the racial composition of students in 36401?
36401 public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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