Serving 269 students in grades 6-8, Childersburg Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Childersburg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Childersburg Middle School's student population of 269 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
269 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Childersburg Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Childersburg Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#607 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%

Hispanic
3%
11%

Black
52%
32%

White
41%
51%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Childersburg Middle School's ranking?
Childersburg Middle School is ranked #607 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Childersburg Middle School?
269 students attend Childersburg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Childersburg Middle School students are Black, 41% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Childersburg Middle School?
Childersburg Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Childersburg Middle School offer ?
Childersburg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Childersburg Middle School part of?
Childersburg Middle School is part of Talladega County School District.
School Reviews
1 3/27/2020
He assistant principal militarizes the students & spends his days sitting in classes not allowing teachers to take charge on their own. While taking so much energy to police the halls, he is either ignoring everything going on under his nose or is too ignorant to realize it. For him to put forth so much energy in policing the school, you'd think he would care more about how students are treating one another than being the first to pass out one-way tickets (which is a rather useless punishment) to OSCAR. Maybe try praising the kids on what seems simple good behaviors instead of automatically setting them up to fail. Kids will be what you make them out to be, man. Figured you knew this with all this training.You have kids getting slapped but not really if you didn''t see it. You've got kids being bullied but not really if you saw them talking weeks before. I don't know if you need to be replaced or if you need a lesson taught to you by a dominatrix. Or maybe just a sympathetic clue.
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