For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,256 students in 35611, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 35611, AL are Athens Renaissance School, Athens Middle School and Clements High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 35611 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35611, AL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35611, AL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Athens Renaissance School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 South Street East
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 614-3708
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 614-3708
Grades: K-12
| 785 students
Rank: #22.
Athens Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Hwy 31 North
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6620
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6620
Grades: 6-8
| 911 students
Rank: #33.
Clements High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7730 Highway 72 W
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 729-6564
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 729-6564
Grades: 6-12
| 560 students
35611, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 West Green Street Suite B1
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6801
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6801
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
15199 Brownsferry Rd
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6678
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6678
Grades: K-6
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 35611, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 35611, AL include Athens Renaissance School, Athens Middle School and Clements High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 35611?
3 public middle schools are located in 35611.
What is the racial composition of students in 35611?
35611 public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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