Summary:
Zip code 36874 is served by a single public elementary school, Wacoochee Elementary School, which is part of the Lee County district and enrolls 574 students in grades PK through 6.
Wacoochee Elementary School is a standout performer within Alabama, consistently ranking in the top 20% of elementary schools statewide over the past three years. Its state ranking has improved from the 73rd percentile in 2023-2024 to the 80th percentile in the most recent 2025-2026 school year. Academically, the school outperforms both its district and the state average in nearly every subject and grade level. In English, proficiency rates are exceptionally high, ranging from 66.67% in 4th grade to 83.33% in 5th grade, with the 5th-grade score nearly 14 percentage points above the state average. Math proficiency is also strong, ranging from 47.62% in 5th grade to 62.86% in 4th grade, while 4th-grade science shows a 62.86% proficiency rate, over 12 points higher than the state average.
The school also benefits from a positive learning environment. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 8.6% is significantly lower than both the district (12.4%) and state (12.0%) averages, and its student-teacher ratio of 15.9 allows for more individualized attention. While 42.86% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch, the school's consistent academic success demonstrates effective support for its diverse student population. Per-student spending was $8,808 in the most recent data (2018-2019). For families in this zip code, Wacoochee Elementary School is the sole public option, and the data indicates it provides a high-quality education with strong test scores, low absenteeism, and a favorable class size.
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