Best Public Schools in Zip Code 36856

Summary:

The 36856 zip code area is home to two elementary schools - Mt Olive Primary School (grades PK-2) and Mount Olive Intermediate School (grades 3-5). These schools serve a diverse student population, with a high percentage of students from low-income families, as indicated by the large number of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Academically, the schools face some challenges, with relatively low proficiency rates in mathematics and science compared to the Russell County and Alabama state averages. However, the schools perform better in English/Language Arts, with Mount Olive Intermediate School's 5th-grade students scoring particularly well, exceeding the county and state averages. Despite these strengths, both schools are rated 2-3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating they are performing below average compared to other schools in the state.

The low academic performance of these schools may be attributed to the socioeconomic challenges faced by their student populations, as well as potential funding and resource constraints. The spending per student at both schools is below the state average, and the higher student-teacher ratios suggest fewer resources per student. Addressing these issues and providing additional support and resources to these schools and their diverse student populations could be crucial for improving educational outcomes in the area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mount Olive Intermediate School	Public	3-5	456 State Highway 165	Fort Mitchell	36856	Russell County	Russell County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 468-5002	337	15	22.4	68.5%	105 (31.2%)	155 (46.0%)	40 (11.9%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.5%)	5 (1.5%)	26 (7.7%)	45.6	386^th of 684 public elementary schools	43.6%		61.5	248^th of 680 public elementary schools	63.5%	138	30.2	24.6	28.9	32.2	68.1	50.9	72.1	$9,863	$2,201	$7,659
Mt Olive Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	454 State Highway 165	Fort Mitchell	36856	Russell County	Russell County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 468-5100	454	23	19.7	59.9%	132 (29.1%)	222 (48.9%)	67 (14.8%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	22 (4.8%)								(n/a)								$8,494	$605	$7,886

Cities Near Zip Code 36856

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Fort Mitchell	1.52 mi	2
Phenix City	6.52 mi	14	197^th
Seale	7.59 mi	4	233^rd
Smiths Station	13.03 mi	6	67^th
Opelika	15.75 mi	14	142^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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