For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 525 students in 36904, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 321 private students). 64% of all K-12 students in 36904, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36904, AL are Choctaw County Elementary School and Choctaw County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 36904 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36904, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 49% (majority Black).
Best 36904, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Choctaw County Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Tom Orr Drive
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-3520
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-3520
Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Choctaw County High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
277 Tom Orr Drive
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-2139
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-2139
Gr: 7-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
36904, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
221 E Pushmataha St
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-2339
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-2339
Gr: K-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Choctaw County Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
107 Tom Orr Dr
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-4611
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-4611
Gr: 5-12
Tom Orr Career Technical Center (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
107 Tom Orr Dr
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-3031
Butler, AL 36904
(205) 459-3031
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36904, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36904, AL include Choctaw County Elementary School and Choctaw County High School.
How many public schools are located in 36904?
2 public schools are located in 36904.
What percentage of students in 36904 go to public school?
64% of all K-12 students in 36904 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36904?
36904 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).