For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,282 students in Elmore County, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Elmore County, AL are Holtville Middle School, Eclectic Middle School and Wetumpka Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmore County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Elmore County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Elmore County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holtville Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
655 Bulldog Ln
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 569-1596
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 569-1596
Grades: 5-8
| 619 students
Rank: #22.
Eclectic Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
170 South Ann St
Eclectic, AL 36024
(334) 541-2131
Eclectic, AL 36024
(334) 541-2131
Grades: 5-8
| 448 students
Rank: #33.
Wetumpka Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Micanopy St
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-1413
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-1413
Grades: 5-8
| 672 students
Rank: #44.
Millbrook Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4228 Chapman Rd
Millbrook, AL 36054
(334) 285-2100
Millbrook, AL 36054
(334) 285-2100
Grades: 5-8
| 1,134 students
Rank: #55.
Southside Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 E B Payne Sr Dr
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-2151
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-2151
Grades: 5-8
| 431 students
Rank: #66.
Edge Virtual School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
517 Micanopy Street
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 514-3931
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 514-3931
Grades: K-12
| 401 students
Rank: n/an/a
184 Rodney Lane
Wetumpka, AL 36093
(334) 567-1200
Wetumpka, AL 36093
(334) 567-1200
Grades: 5-8
| 577 students
Elmore County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Learning Tree Inc Tallassee (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
100 S Dubois St
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 252-0025
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 252-0025
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5720 Main St
Millbrook, AL 36054
(334) 285-2115
Millbrook, AL 36054
(334) 285-2115
Grades: 3-4
| 550 students
409 N Alabama St
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-1247
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-1247
Grades: 7-11
| 579 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Elmore County, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Elmore County, AL include Holtville Middle School, Eclectic Middle School and Wetumpka Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Elmore County?
7 public middle schools are located in Elmore County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmore County?
Elmore County public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Elmore County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Elmore County include: Eclectic Middle School vs. Wetumpka Middle School, Millbrook Middle School vs. Holtville Middle School, Redland Middle School vs. Holtville Middle School
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