Serving 567 students in grades 6-8, Whitesburg Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitesburg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Whitesburg Middle School's student population of 567 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 51% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
567 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Last Day of School
Fri. May 22, 2026
School Rankings
Whitesburg Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitesburg Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#861 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
33%
11%
Black
32%
32%
White
27%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitesburg Middle School's ranking?
Whitesburg Middle School is ranked #861 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Whitesburg Middle School often compared to?
Whitesburg Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Williams Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Whitesburg Middle School?
567 students attend Whitesburg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Whitesburg Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 27% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitesburg Middle School?
Whitesburg Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whitesburg Middle School offer ?
Whitesburg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Whitesburg Middle School part of?
Whitesburg Middle School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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