For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,019 students in Lawrence County, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, AL are Moulton Middle School and Hatton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lawrence County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moulton Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
660 College St
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 905-2460
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 905-2460
Grades: 5-8
| 495 students
Rank: #22.
Hatton High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6909 Al Highway 101
Town Creek, AL 35672
(256) 685-4010
Town Creek, AL 35672
(256) 685-4010
Grades: 7-12
| 524 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Judy Jester Learning Center
Alternative School
371 School Street
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 627-4769
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 627-4769
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Lawrence County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 819
Town Creek, AL 35672
(256) 685-4030
Town Creek, AL 35672
(256) 685-4030
Grades: 7-12
| 202 students
12905 Jesse Jackson Pkwy
Courtland, AL 35618
(256) 637-3010
Courtland, AL 35618
(256) 637-3010
Grades: 7-12
| 150 students
Sequel Tsi Courtland Llc (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
349 Madison Street
Courtland, AL 35618
(256) 637-2199
Courtland, AL 35618
(256) 637-2199
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Tennessee Valley Learning Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
17101 County Road 400
Hillsboro, AL 35643
(256) 637-3009
Hillsboro, AL 35643
(256) 637-3009
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Three Springs Residential Treatment High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
349 Madison St
Courtland, AL 35618
(256) 637-2199
Courtland, AL 35618
(256) 637-2199
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, AL include Moulton Middle School and Hatton High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lawrence County?
3 public middle schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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