For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 840 students in 36264, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 36264, AL are Cleburne County Elementary School, Cleburne County Middle School and Pleasant Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 36264 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 36264, AL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 36264, AL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cleburne County Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
584 Evans Bridge Rd
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2654
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2654
Gr: PK-4 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Cleburne County Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
661 Duke Drive
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2405
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2405
Gr: 5-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9855 Highway 9
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 253-2146
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 253-2146
Gr: PK-6 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Cleburne County Alternative School
Alternative School
11200 Highway 46
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 36264, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 36264, AL include Cleburne County Elementary School, Cleburne County Middle School and Pleasant Grove Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 36264?
4 public elementary schools are located in 36264.
What is the racial composition of students in 36264?
36264 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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