For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,708 students in Pleasant Grove, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pleasant Grove, AL are Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School, Fultondale High School and Pleasant Grove High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pleasant Grove, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Pleasant Grove have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Pleasant Grove, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
805 7th Ave
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5280
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5280
Grades: 6-8
| 334 students
Rank: #22.
Fultondale High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2023 Wildcat Parkway
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-3500
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-3500
Grades: 7-12
| 683 students
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Grove High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Spartan Drive
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5250
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5250
Grades: 7-12
| 691 students
Pleasant Grove, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
805 7th Ave
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5280
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-5280
Grades: 6-8
| 377 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pleasant Grove, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pleasant Grove, AL include Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School, Fultondale High School and Pleasant Grove High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Pleasant Grove?
3 public middle schools are located in Pleasant Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Pleasant Grove?
Pleasant Grove public middle schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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