For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,801 students in Franklin County, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, AL are East Franklin Junior High School, Belgreen High School and Russellville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Public Middle Schools in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Franklin Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1815 Highway 89
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256) 331-2140
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256) 331-2140
Grades: PK-9
| 225 students
Rank: #22.
Belgreen High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14220 Highway 187
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 332-1376
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 332-1376
Grades: PK-12
| 566 students
Rank: #33.
Russellville Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
765 Summit St
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2120
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2120
Grades: 6-8
| 591 students
Rank: #44.
Red Bay High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 8th St
Red Bay, AL 35582
(256) 331-2270
Red Bay, AL 35582
(256) 331-2270
Grades: 7-12
| 337 students
Rank: #55.
Phil Campbell High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
65 School St
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256) 331-2150
Phil Campbell, AL 35581
(256) 331-2150
Grades: 7-12
| 406 students
Rank: #66.
Vina High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8250 County Road 23
Vina, AL 35593
(256) 331-2260
Vina, AL 35593
(256) 331-2260
Grades: PK-12
| 274 students
Rank: #77.
Tharptown High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
255 Highway 80
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-6485
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-6485
Grades: 7-12
| 402 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, AL include East Franklin Junior High School, Belgreen High School and Russellville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Franklin County?
7 public middle schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County 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).
Which public middle schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Franklin County include: Belgreen High School vs. East Franklin Junior High School, East Franklin Junior High School vs. Belgreen High School
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