For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,218 students in Perry County, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Perry County, AL are Breakthrough Charter School, Francis Marion School and Robert C Hatch High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 Perry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Breakthrough Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Washington Street
Marion, AL 36756
(559) 696-4461
Marion, AL 36756
(559) 696-4461
Grades: PK-10
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Francis Marion School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Hubbard Drive
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-6791
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-6791
Grades: PK-12
| 464 students
Rank: #33.
Robert C Hatch High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
470 West Avenue
Uniontown, AL 36786
(334) 628-4061
Uniontown, AL 36786
(334) 628-4061
Grades: PK-12
| 415 students
Perry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Head Start Perry Cty (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Greensboro St
Marion, AL 36756
(205) 682-5300
Marion, AL 36756
(205) 682-5300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hwy. 14 West
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-6741
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-6741
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Old Thomaston Rd
Uniontown, AL 36786
(334) 628-6318
Uniontown, AL 36786
(334) 628-6318
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Perry County, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Perry County, AL include Breakthrough Charter School, Francis Marion School and Robert C Hatch High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Perry County?
3 public middle schools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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