For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 798 students in 36801, AL.
The top ranked public middle school in 36801, AL is Opelika Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 36801 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 36801, AL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 36801, AL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Opelika Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1206 Denson Dr
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9726
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9726
Grades: 7-8
| 798 students
Rank: n/an/a
Opelika Learning Center
Alternative School
214 Jeter Avenue
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 741-5603
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 741-5603
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
36801, Alabama 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Brown Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1103 Glenn St
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9709
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9709
Grades: K-12
| 82 students
Lee County Youth Detention Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1109 Spring Drive
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-6771
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-6771
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 36801, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 36801, AL include Opelika Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 36801?
2 public middle schools are located in 36801.
What is the racial composition of students in 36801?
36801 public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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