Summary:
Zip code 36116 in Montgomery, AL is home to two public high schools—Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School and Booker T Washington Magnet High School—both serving grades 9-12 within the Montgomery County School District, which ranks in the bottom 20% of Alabama districts.
These two magnet schools offer distinct academic strengths. Brewbaker Technology Magnet is the overall standout, ranking in the top 10% statewide (91st percentile) and excelling in STEM subjects—its 11th-grade math proficiency (38.6%) and science proficiency (44.3%) both outpace Booker T Washington’s (29.2% and 39.0%, respectively). However, Booker T Washington takes the lead in English, with 61.0% proficiency versus Brewbaker’s 55.7%. Booker T Washington also boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate, slightly edging out Brewbaker’s 97.8%. Attendance is a key differentiator: Brewbaker’s chronic absenteeism rate is just 10.1%—below the state average of 12.0%—while Booker T Washington’s is 17.1%, above the state average. Both schools far exceed their district’s averages in every subject, making them strong options within a struggling district.
Notably, Booker T Washington spends significantly more per student ($12,350 vs. $9,573) yet has lower overall rankings and math/science scores, suggesting Brewbaker uses resources more efficiently. Both schools have seen their state percentile rankings decline since 2023-2024 (Brewbaker from 96th to 91st; Booker T Washington from 93rd to 81st), a trend worth monitoring. For parents, this area offers two high-quality, specialized choices: choose Brewbaker for STEM and better attendance, or Booker T Washington for English and a perfect graduation rate—both are excellent alternatives to the district’s typical outcomes.
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