For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,020 students in Macon County, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Macon County, AL are Reeltown High School, Dothan Preparatory Academy and Tuskegee Institute Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Macon County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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 Macon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reeltown High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4090 Al Highway 120
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 257-1670
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 257-1670
Grades: 6-12
| 476 students
Rank: #22.
Dothan Preparatory Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1236 South Oates Street
Fort Davis, AL 36031
(334) 794-1400
Fort Davis, AL 36031
(334) 794-1400
Grades: 7-8
| 1,046 students
Rank: #33.
Tuskegee Institute Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1809 Franklin Rd
Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
(334) 727-2580
Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
(334) 727-2580
Grades: 7-8
| 215 students
Rank: #44.
Notasulga High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Main St
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 724-1240
Notasulga, AL 36866
(334) 724-1240
Grades: PK-12
| 283 students
Macon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1133 West Old Montgomery Rd
Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
(334) 727-5435
Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
(334) 727-5435
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Sequel Tsi Tuskegee Llc (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4280 U S Highway 29 South
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-2216
Tuskegee, AL 36083
(334) 727-2216
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Macon County, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Macon County, AL include Reeltown High School, Dothan Preparatory Academy and Tuskegee Institute Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Macon County?
4 public middle schools are located in Macon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County?
Macon County public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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