For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,435 students in Northport, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Northport, AL are Lloyd Wood Education Center, Northside Middle School and Echols Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northport, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Northport have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Northport, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lloyd Wood Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2300 26th Avenue
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2660
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2660
Grades: PK-12
| 186 students
Rank: #22.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19130 Northside Parkway
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2740
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2740
Grades: 6-8
| 408 students
Rank: #33.
Echols Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Echols Ave
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2884
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2884
Grades: 7-8
| 841 students
Northport, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2300 26th Ave
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2690
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2690
Grades: 6-9
| n/a students
12500 Wildcat Dr
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2670
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2670
Grades: 9-12
| 1,562 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Northport, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Northport, AL include Lloyd Wood Education Center, Northside Middle School and Echols Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Northport?
3 public middle schools are located in Northport.
What is the racial composition of students in Northport?
Northport public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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