For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 872 students in 35404, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 35404, AL are Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School and The Alberta School Of Performing Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 35404 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35404, AL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35404, AL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
315 Mcfarland Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3653
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3653
Grades: 6-8
| 167 students
Rank: #22.
The Alberta School Of Performing Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2700 University Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3564
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3564
Grades: PK-8
| 705 students
35404, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1300 21st St E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3622
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3622
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
2605 Southview Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3653
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3653
Grades: 6-8
| 358 students
Tuscaloosa County Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
7 Nunnelly Dr
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 342-2662
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 342-2662
Grades: 4-12
| 34 students
315 Mcfarland Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3652
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
(205) 759-3652
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 35404, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 35404, AL include Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School and The Alberta School Of Performing Arts.
How many public middle schools are located in 35404?
2 public middle schools are located in 35404.
What is the racial composition of students in 35404?
35404 public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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