For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,285 students in Cullman, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cullman, AL are Cullman Middle School, Good Hope Middle School and Fairview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cullman, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Cullman have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cullman, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cullman Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 2nd Ave Ne
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-7959
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-7959
Grades: 7-8
| 488 students
Rank: #22.
Good Hope Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
216 Good Hope School Rd
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 734-9600
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 734-9600
Grades: 6-8
| 361 students
Rank: #33.
Fairview Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
841 Welcome Rd
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 796-0883
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 796-0883
Grades: 6-8
| 281 students
Rank: #44.
Cullman Child Development Center
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17600 Us Highway 31 N
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 739-0486
Cullman, AL 35058
(256) 739-0486
Grades: PK-12
| 155 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cullman Area Resource Education
Alternative School
192 County Road 940
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 747-6371
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 747-6371
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Cullman City Career Technical
Vocational School
301 First Street Ne
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-2233
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-2233
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Cullman Community Comprehensive Learning Center
Alternative School
301 1st Street Ne
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-2233
Cullman, AL 35055
(256) 734-2233
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Cullman, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
192 County Road 940
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 747-1427
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 747-1427
Grades: K-6
| 93 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cullman, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cullman, AL include Cullman Middle School, Good Hope Middle School and Fairview Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cullman?
7 public middle schools are located in Cullman.
What is the racial composition of students in Cullman?
Cullman public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Cullman are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cullman include: Good Hope Middle School vs. Fairview Middle School, Fairview Middle School vs. Good Hope Middle School
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