For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 783 students in 35490, AL.
The top ranked public middle school in 35490, AL is Brookwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 35490 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35490, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35490, AL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brookwood Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17021 Brookwood Parkway
Vance, AL 35490
(205) 342-2748
Vance, AL 35490
(205) 342-2748
Gr: 6-8 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 35490, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 35490, AL include Brookwood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 35490?
1 public middle schools are located in 35490.
What is the racial composition of students in 35490?
35490 public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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