For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,649 students in Jacksonville, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jacksonville, AL are Jacksonville High School, Pleasant Valley High School and Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jacksonville, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Jacksonville, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jacksonville High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 George Douthit Dr Sw
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-8800
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-8800
Grades: 7-12
| 776 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Valley High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4141 Pleasant Valley Rd
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6700
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6700
Grades: 7-12
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 Roy Drive
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(205) 594-7131
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(205) 594-7131
Grades: K-12
| 485 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jacksonville, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jacksonville, AL include Jacksonville High School, Pleasant Valley High School and Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Jacksonville?
3 public middle schools are located in Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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