For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 625 students in 35579, AL.
The top ranked public middle school in 35579, AL is Oakman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 35579 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35579, AL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35579, AL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakman Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
142 School St
Oakman, AL 35579
(205) 622-3611
Oakman, AL 35579
(205) 622-3611
Gr: PK-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 35579, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 35579, AL include Oakman Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 35579?
1 public middle schools are located in 35579.
What is the racial composition of students in 35579?
35579 public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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