For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,224 students in Auburn, AL. The top-ranked public middle schools in Auburn, AL are Auburn Junior High School and East Samford School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Auburn, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Auburn have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Auburn, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Auburn Junior High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 S Dean Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4970
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4970
Gr: 8-9 | 1,491 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
East Samford School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
332 E Samford Avenue
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1960
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1960
Gr: 6-7 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Auburn, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Auburn, AL include Auburn Junior High School and East Samford School. Auburn has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Alabama.
How many public middle schools are located in Auburn?
2 public middle schools are located in Auburn.
What is the racial composition of students in Auburn?
Auburn public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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