For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,424 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 31% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), 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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Alabaster, AL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Warrior Drive
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-8100
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-8100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,424 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Alabaster, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Nonesupplied
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 663-8400
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 663-8400
Gr: 9-12
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
Gr: 7-11
10111 Highway 119
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-9600
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-9600
Gr: 6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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