For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,339 students in Cleburne County, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cleburne County, AL are Cleburne County Middle School, Cleburne County High School and Ranburne High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleburne County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Cleburne County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cleburne County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cleburne County Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
661 Duke Drive
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2405
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2405
Gr: 5-7 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Cleburne County High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 Evans Bridge Rd
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2012
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 463-2012
Gr: 8-12 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Ranburne High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21045 Main St
Ranburne, AL 36273
(256) 568-3402
Ranburne, AL 36273
(256) 568-3402
Gr: 5-12 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
Cleburne County Alternative School
Alternative School
11200 Highway 46
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Cleburne County Career Technical School
Vocational School
11200 Highway 46
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Heflin, AL 36264
(256) 748-2961
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cleburne County, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cleburne County, AL include Cleburne County Middle School, Cleburne County High School and Ranburne High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cleburne County?
5 public middle schools are located in Cleburne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleburne County?
Cleburne County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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