For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 640 students in 35228, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 35228, AL are Rutledge School and Green Acres Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 35228 have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35228, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35228, AL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rutledge School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1221 8th St
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 780-8647
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 780-8647
Gr: 5-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Green Acres Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1220 67th Street West
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 231-1370
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 231-1370
Gr: 6-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
35228, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jefferson County Counseling Learning Center-w (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
5201 Sugar Ray Dr
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 379-4300
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 379-4300
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 35228, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 35228, AL include Rutledge School and Green Acres Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 35228?
2 public middle schools are located in 35228.
What is the racial composition of students in 35228?
35228 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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