For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 8,937 students in Shelby County, AL. The top ranked public middle schools in Shelby County, AL are Liberty Park Middle School, Berry Middle School and Oak Mountain Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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 Shelby County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty Park Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17035 Liberty Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 402-5450
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 402-5450
Grades: 6-8
| 500 students
Rank: #22.
Berry Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4500 Jaguar Dr
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-2000
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-2000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,111 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Mountain Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5650 Cahaba Valley Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5210
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5210
Grades: 6-8
| 1,194 students
Rank: #44.
Chelsea Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2321 Highway 39
Chelsea, AL 35043
(205) 682-7210
Chelsea, AL 35043
(205) 682-7210
Grades: 6-8
| 857 students
Rank: #55.
Helena Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1299 Hillsboro Parkway
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-5300
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 988 students
Rank: #66.
Pelham Park Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2016 Pelham Park Boulevard
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3702
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3702
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: #77.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Warrior Drive
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-8100
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-8100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,424 students
Rank: #88.
Columbiana Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
222 Joinertown Road
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6610
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 682-6610
Grades: 6-8
| 412 students
Rank: #99.
Montevallo Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
235 Samford St
Montevallo, AL 35115
(205) 682-6410
Montevallo, AL 35115
(205) 682-6410
Grades: 6-8
| 339 students
Rank: #1010.
Calera Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9178 Highway 22
Montevallo, AL 35115
(205) 682-6140
Montevallo, AL 35115
(205) 682-6140
Grades: 6-8
| 760 students
Rank: #1111.
Vincent Middle High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
42505 Highway 25
Vincent, AL 35178
(205) 682-7300
Vincent, AL 35178
(205) 682-7300
Grades: 6-12
| 448 students
Rank: #1212.
Linda Nolen Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2280 Highwy 35
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 71 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Direction
Alternative School
701 Hwy 70
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 682-5910
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 682-5910
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Star Program Middle School
Alternative School
2280 Highway 35
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Shelby County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Office Bldg
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-5300
Helena, AL 35080
(205) 682-5300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Allan Cott School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
150 Glenwood Ln
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Allen Cott (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
150 Glenwood Lane
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2315 Highway 39
Chelsea, AL 35043
(205) 682-7220
Chelsea, AL 35043
(205) 682-7220
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
Nonesupplied
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 663-8400
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 663-8400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Daniel House (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
150 Glenwood Lane
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Developing Alabama Youth Prog High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
632 11th Ave Sw
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 664-1600
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 664-1600
Grades: 7-11
| n/a students
Glenwood Inc (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
150 Glenwood Lane
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Glenwood Wilderness (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
150 Glenwood Lane
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lakeview Day School Prog (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
150 Glenwood Lane
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 969-2880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
10111 Highway 119
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-9600
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-9600
Grades: 6
| 489 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Shelby County, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Shelby County, AL include Liberty Park Middle School, Berry Middle School and Oak Mountain Middle School. Shelby County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
How many public middle schools are located in Shelby County?
14 public middle schools are located in Shelby County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?
Shelby County public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% 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 Shelby County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Shelby County include: Pelham Park Middle School vs. Oak Mountain Middle School, Columbiana Middle School vs. Calera Middle School, Helena Middle School vs. Berry Middle School
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