For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,434 students in Alabaster, AL.
The top ranked public middle school in Alabaster, AL is Thompson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alabaster, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Alabaster have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Alabaster, AL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thompson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Warrior Drive
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-8100
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-8100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,434 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Direction
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
701 Hwy 70
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 682-5910
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 682-5910
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Alabaster, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nonesupplied
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 663-8400
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 663-8400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Developing Alabama Youth Prog High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
632 11th Ave Sw
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 664-1600
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 664-1600
Grades: 7-11
| n/a students
10111 Highway 119
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-9600
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-9600
Grades: 6
| 489 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Alabaster, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Alabaster, AL include Thompson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Alabaster?
2 public middle schools are located in Alabaster.
What is the racial composition of students in Alabaster?
Alabaster public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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