For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 314 students in Fairfield, AL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Fairfield, AL is C J Donald Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairfield, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Fairfield have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 Fairfield, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
C J Donald Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 Valley Rd
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6823
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6823
Gr: 6-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: n/an/a
Fairfield Alternative School
Alternative School
6405 Ave D
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6847
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6847
Gr: K-12
Fairfield, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7000 Graselli Rd
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6841
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6841
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fairfield, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fairfield, AL include C J Donald Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fairfield?
2 public middle schools are located in Fairfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairfield?
Fairfield public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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