For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,097 students in 36401, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 256 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 36401, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 36401, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 36401 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 36401, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36401, AL Public Schools (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%
Rank: #55.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1989 Jaguar Rd
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-1126
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-1126
Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Conecuh County Area Vocational Center
Vocational School
1979 Jaguar Dr
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-1752
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-1752
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Genesis School
Alternative School
111 Perryman Street
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-5291
Evergreen, AL 36401
(251) 578-5291
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 36401, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 36401, AL include Lyeffion Junior High School, Evergreen Elementary School and Genesis Innovative School.
How many public schools are located in 36401?
7 public schools are located in 36401.
What percentage of students in 36401 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 36401 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 36401?
36401 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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