For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 402 students in 35654, AL.
The top ranked public middle school in 35654, AL is Tharptown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 35654 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35654, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35654, AL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tharptown High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
255 Highway 80
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-6485
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-6485
Grades: 7-12
| 402 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 35654, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 35654, AL include Tharptown High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 35654?
1 public middle schools are located in 35654.
What is the racial composition of students in 35654?
35654 public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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