For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 807 students in Evergreen, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Evergreen, AL are Lyeffion Junior High School, Evergreen Elementary School and Genesis Innovative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Evergreen, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Evergreen have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Evergreen, AL (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 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Genesis Innovative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1989 Jaguar Drive
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-5291
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-5291
Gr: K-12 | 213 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
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 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Evergreen, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Evergreen, AL include Lyeffion Junior High School, Evergreen Elementary School and Genesis Innovative School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Evergreen?
4 public elementary schools are located in Evergreen.
What is the racial composition of students in Evergreen?
Evergreen public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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