For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 700 students in 36352, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in 36352, AL are Wicksburg High School and Houston County Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 36352 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 36352, AL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 36352 have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wicksburg High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 36352, AL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wicksburg High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Gr: 7-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Houston County Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Gr: K-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 36352, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in 36352, AL include Wicksburg High School and Houston County Virtual Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 36352?
2 public high schools are located in 36352.
What is the racial composition of students in 36352?
36352 public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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