For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,805 students in 35242, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 35242, AL are Liberty Park Middle School, Berry Middle School and Oak Mountain Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 35242 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35242, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35242, AL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty Park Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17035 Liberty Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 402-5450
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 402-5450
Grades: 6-8
| 500 students
Rank: #22.
Berry Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4500 Jaguar Dr
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-2000
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-2000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,111 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Mountain Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5650 Cahaba Valley Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5210
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5210
Grades: 6-8
| 1,194 students
35242, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Allan Cott School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
150 Glenwood Ln
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Allen Cott (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
150 Glenwood Lane
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Daniel House (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
150 Glenwood Lane
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Glenwood Inc (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
150 Glenwood Lane
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Glenwood Wilderness (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
150 Glenwood Lane
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lakeview Day School Prog (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
150 Glenwood Lane
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 35242, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 35242, AL include Liberty Park Middle School, Berry Middle School and Oak Mountain Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 35242?
3 public middle schools are located in 35242.
What is the racial composition of students in 35242?
35242 public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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