For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 353 students in Attalla, AL.
The top ranked public middle school in Attalla, AL is Etowah Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Attalla, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Attalla have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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 Attalla, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Etowah Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
316 Jones Street
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-3236
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-3236
Grades: 6-8
| 353 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Etowah County Refocus Center
Alternative School
106 Burke Ave Se
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-8431
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-8431
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Attalla, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Cullman Ave
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-7266
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-7266
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Attalla, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Attalla, AL include Etowah Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Attalla?
2 public middle schools are located in Attalla.
What is the racial composition of students in Attalla?
Attalla public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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