For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,637 students in 35811, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 35811, AL are Central School, Madison County Virtual Academy and Chapman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 35811 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35811, AL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35811, AL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
990 Ryland Pike
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4670
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4670
Grades: PK-8
| 637 students
Rank: #22.
Madison County Virtual Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1275 Jordan Rd Building A
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 852-2557
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 852-2557
Grades: 5-12
| 649 students
Rank: #33.
Chapman Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2006 Reuben Dr Ne
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-7640
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-7640
Grades: 6-8
| 351 students
Rank: n/an/a
Madison County Alternative School
Alternative School
1275 Jordan Rd
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 859-1148
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 859-1148
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
35811, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
399 Homer Nance Rd
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 859-3667
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 859-3667
Grades: 6-9
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 35811, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 35811, AL include Central School, Madison County Virtual Academy and Chapman Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 35811?
4 public middle schools are located in 35811.
What is the racial composition of students in 35811?
35811 public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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