For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,790 students in Randolph County, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Randolph County, AL are Rock Mills Junior High School, Handley Middle School and Woodland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Randolph County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Randolph County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Randolph County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rock Mills Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 County Road 75
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 885-6823
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 885-6823
Grades: PK-8
| 164 students
Rank: #22.
Handley Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
251 Gilham Rd
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5265
Roanoke, AL 36274
(334) 539-5265
Grades: 4-8
| 497 students
Rank: #33.
Woodland High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24574 Highway 48
Woodland, AL 36280
(256) 449-2315
Woodland, AL 36280
(256) 449-2315
Grades: 7-12
| 271 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Randolph County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
465 Woodland Ave
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-4751
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-4751
Grades: 7-12
| 452 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Wadley High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Bailey St
Wadley, AL 36276
(256) 395-2286
Wadley, AL 36276
(256) 395-2286
Grades: PK-12
| 406 students
Randolph County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Randolphroanoke Career Technology Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
960 Main Stsouth
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-2839
Wedowee, AL 36278
(256) 357-2839
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Randolph County, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Randolph County, AL include Rock Mills Junior High School, Handley Middle School and Woodland High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Randolph County?
5 public middle schools are located in Randolph County.
What is the racial composition of students in Randolph County?
Randolph County public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Randolph County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Randolph County include: Rock Mills Junior High School vs. Wadley High School
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