For the 2026 school year, there are 17 special education public middle schools serving 738 students in Alabama.
The top-ranked special education public middle schools in Alabama are Lloyd Wood Education Center, Linda Nolen Learning Center and Mobile Mental Health Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alabama special education public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Special Education Public Middle Schools in Alabama (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lloyd Wood Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 26th Avenue
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2660
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2660
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Linda Nolen Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2280 Highwy 35
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Mobile Mental Health Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5800 Southland Drive
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 661-0153
Mobile, AL 36693
(251) 661-0153
Gr: K-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Childrens Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 N Madison Terrace
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 262-4865
Montgomery, AL 36107
(334) 262-4865
Gr: PK-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Old Highway 31
Morris, AL 35116
(205) 379-2800
Morris, AL 35116
(205) 379-2800
Gr: PK-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Cullman Child Development Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17600 Us Highway 31 N
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 739-0486
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 739-0486
Gr: PK-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Augusta Evans School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6301 Biloxi Ave
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-5400
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-5400
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Adolescent Day Treatment
Special Education School
2015 Park Place N
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4633
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4633
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alabama School For Blind
Special Education School
705 E South Street
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3259
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3259
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alabama School For Deaf
Special Education School
205 E South Street
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3214
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3214
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Blount County Learning Center
Special Education School
189 Horton Ln
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-1980
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-1980
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Dekalb Annex School
Special Education School
409 E Main St
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4131
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4131
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
E H Gentry Technical Facility
Special Education School
1105 Fort Lashley
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3402
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3402
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Etowah County Special Education Learning Center
Special Education School
401 Broad Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 442-1050
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 442-1050
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Helen Keller School
Special Education School
1221 Cochran Ave
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3250
Talladega, AL 35161
(256) 761-3250
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Homebound High School
Special Education School
2015 Park Place N
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4777
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4777
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mental Health Center
Special Education School
4040 Memorial Pkwy S W
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 533-1970
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 533-1970
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked special education public middle schools in Alabama?
The top-ranked special education public middle schools in Alabama include Lloyd Wood Education Center, Linda Nolen Learning Center and Mobile Mental Health Center.
How many special education public middle schools are located in Alabama?
17 special education public middle schools are located in Alabama.
What is the racial composition of students in Alabama?
Alabama special education public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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