For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,308 students in 35020, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 35020, AL are Brighton School and Bessemer City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 35020 have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35020, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35020, AL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brighton School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Brown Cir
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 379-2650
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 379-2650
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Bessemer City Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 High School Drive
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3601
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3601
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Rank: n/an/a
Empower Community School
Charter School
751a Academy Drive
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 413-8600
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 413-8600
Grades: K-7
| 302 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Horizon Alternative School
Alternative School
1701 6th Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3036
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3036
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 35020, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 35020, AL include Brighton School and Bessemer City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 35020?
4 public middle schools are located in 35020.
What is the racial composition of students in 35020?
35020 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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