For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,624 students in 36426, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in 36426, AL are Brewton Elementary School, Brewton Middle School and W S Neal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36426 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36426, AL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36426, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brewton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Douglas Ave
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-8410
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-8410
Gr: PK-4 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Brewton Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1384 Old Castleberry Road
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-8420
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-8420
Gr: 5-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
W S Neal Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Williamson St
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-7674
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-7674
Gr: PK-4 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Pollardmccall Junior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3975 Old Highway 31
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-4070
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-4070
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Tr Miller High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1835 Douglas Ave
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-8430
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-8430
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
W S Neal Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
703 Williamson St
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-5035
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-5035
Gr: 5-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
W S Neal High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 Andrew Jackson Street
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-4225
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-4225
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Escambiabrewton Career Technical Center
Vocational School
2824 Pea Ridge Rd
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-7829
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-7829
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36426, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36426, AL include Brewton Elementary School, Brewton Middle School and W S Neal Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 36426?
8 public schools are located in 36426.
What is the racial composition of students in 36426?
36426 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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