For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 587 students in Vernon, AL.
The top ranked public middle school in Vernon, AL is Lamar County Highintermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernon, AL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Vernon have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Vernon, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lamar County Highintermediate
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8990 Highway 18
Vernon, AL 35592
(205) 695-7717
Vernon, AL 35592
(205) 695-7717
Grades: 4-12
| 587 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Vernon, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Vernon, AL include Lamar County Highintermediate.
How many public middle schools are located in Vernon?
1 public middle schools are located in Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon?
Vernon public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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