For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 270 students in Lowndes County, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lowndes County, AL are Hayneville Middle School and Lowndes County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lowndes County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Lowndes County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lowndes County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hayneville Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Lafayette St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2184
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2184
Gr: 6-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Lowndes County Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Old School Drive
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-4206
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-4206
Gr: 6-8 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Project Success Learning Center
Alternative School
147 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7389
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7389
Gr: 6-12
Lowndes County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
403 Highway 97 S
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2414
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2414
Gr: K-3 | 171 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lowndes County, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lowndes County, AL include Hayneville Middle School and Lowndes County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lowndes County?
3 public middle schools are located in Lowndes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lowndes County?
Lowndes County public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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