For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 191 students in Lafayette, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lafayette, AL are Inspire Virtual Academy and John P Powell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lafayette, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Lafayette have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lafayette, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Inspire Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
318 Avc Drive
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8863
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8863
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
John P Powell Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Ave A Se
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8274
Lafayette, AL 36862
(334) 864-8274
Grades: 6-8
| 144 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lafayette, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lafayette, AL include Inspire Virtual Academy and John P Powell Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lafayette?
2 public middle schools are located in Lafayette.
What is the racial composition of students in Lafayette?
Lafayette public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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