For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,079 students in 36272, AL (there are , serving 73 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 36272, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 36272, AL are Piedmont Elementary School, Piedmont Middle School and Piedmont High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36272 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36272, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 36272, AL 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Piedmont Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
504 Hood St West
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-7483
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-7483
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #22.
Piedmont Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 N Main St
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-6165
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-6165
Grades: 6-8
| 236 students
Rank: #33.
Piedmont High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
750 Tom Bible Mem Hwy
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-2829
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-2829
Grades: 9-12
| 320 students
36272, Alabama 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Learning Tree Inc Webb (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6344 Roy Webb Rd
Piedmont, AL 36272
(205) 447-9349
Piedmont, AL 36272
(205) 447-9349
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 36272, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 36272, AL include Piedmont Elementary School, Piedmont Middle School and Piedmont High School.
How many public schools are located in 36272?
3 public schools are located in 36272.
What percentage of students in 36272 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 36272 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36272?
36272 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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