For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 473 students in Leighton, AL.
The top ranked public middle school in Leighton, AL is Colbert County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leighton, AL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Leighton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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 Leighton, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colbert County High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 High School St
Leighton, AL 35646
(256) 446-8214
Leighton, AL 35646
(256) 446-8214
Grades: 7-12
| 473 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Leighton, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Leighton, AL include Colbert County High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Leighton?
1 public middle schools are located in Leighton.
What is the racial composition of students in Leighton?
Leighton public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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