For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 802 students in 36703, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 76 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 36703, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36703, AL are William R Martin Middle School, Sophia P Kingston Elementary School and Brantley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36703 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36703, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36703, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William R Martin Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2863 County Road 81
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 872-6417
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 872-6417
Gr: 7-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Sophia P Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2224 Selma Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1635
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1635
Gr: PK-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #33.
Brantley Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5585 Water Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-8185
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-8185
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
405 Lawrence St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1630
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1630
Gr: K-6 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
School Of Discovery Genesis Center
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Washington St
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1670
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-1670
Gr: 6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36703, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36703, AL include William R Martin Middle School, Sophia P Kingston Elementary School and Brantley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 36703?
6 public schools are located in 36703.
What percentage of students in 36703 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 36703 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36703?
36703 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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