For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 661 students in Roanoke, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Roanoke, AL are Rock Mills Junior High School and Handley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roanoke, 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 Roanoke have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Roanoke, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rock Mills Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 County Road 75
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 885-6823
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 885-6823
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Handley Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
251 Gilham Rd
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5265
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5265
Gr: 4-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Roanoke, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Roanoke, AL include Rock Mills Junior High School and Handley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Roanoke?
2 public middle schools are located in Roanoke.
What is the racial composition of students in Roanoke?
Roanoke public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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