For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 434 students in Ozark, AL.
The top ranked public middle school in Ozark, AL is D A Smith Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ozark, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Ozark have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% 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 Ozark, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
D A Smith Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
994 Andrews Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4913
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4913
Grades: 6-8
| 434 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eagle Academy
Alternative School
401 Martin Street
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-5197
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-5197
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Opportunity Academy
Alternative School
1044 Andrews Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-5197
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-5197
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Ozark, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
406 Ben Street
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4910
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4910
Grades: 5-6
| 399 students
271 Willa Circle
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4911
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4911
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ozark, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ozark, AL include D A Smith Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ozark?
3 public middle schools are located in Ozark.
What is the racial composition of students in Ozark?
Ozark public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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