For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,524 students in 35023, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 35023, AL are Oak Grove High School and Hueytown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 35023 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35023, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35023, AL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9494 Oak Grove Pkwy
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5000
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5000
Grades: 6-12
| 732 students
Rank: #22.
Hueytown Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Sunrise Blvd
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5150
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5150
Grades: 6-8
| 792 students
35023, Alabama 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jefferson County Couns And Learning Ctrwest (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
131 Dabbs Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4130
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4130
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 35023, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 35023, AL include Oak Grove High School and Hueytown Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 35023?
2 public middle schools are located in 35023.
What is the racial composition of students in 35023?
35023 public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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