For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,020 students in Macon County, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Macon County, AL are Reeltown High School, Dothan Preparatory Academy and Notasulga High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Macon County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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 Macon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reeltown High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4090 Al Highway 120
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 257-1670
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 257-1670
Gr: 6-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Dothan Preparatory Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1236 South Oates Street
Fort Davis, AL 36031
(334) 794-1400
Fort Davis, AL 36031
(334) 794-1400
Gr: 7-8 | 1,046 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Notasulga High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Main St
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 724-1240
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 724-1240
Gr: PK-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Tuskegee Institute Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1809 Franklin Rd
Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
(334) 727-2580
Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
(334) 727-2580
Gr: 7-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Macon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1133 West Old Montgomery Rd
Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
(334) 727-5435
Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
(334) 727-5435
Gr: PK-K
Sequel Tsi Tuskegee Llc (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4280 U S Highway 29 South
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-2216
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-2216
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Macon County, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Macon County, AL include Reeltown High School, Dothan Preparatory Academy and Notasulga High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Macon County?
4 public middle schools are located in Macon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County?
Macon County public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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