Best 35242 Alabama Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,740 students in 35242, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 35242, AL are Liberty Park Middle School, Oak Mountain Middle School and Berry Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 35242 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35242, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).

Best 35242, AL Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberty Park Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17035 Liberty Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 402-5450
Gr: 6-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Oak Mountain Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5650 Cahaba Valley Rd
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 682-5210
Gr: 6-8 | 1,168 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Berry Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4500 Jaguar Dr
Birmingham, AL 35242
(205) 439-2000
Gr: 6-12 | 1,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 35242, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 35242, AL include Liberty Park Middle School, Oak Mountain Middle School and Berry Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 35242?
3 public middle schools are located in 35242.
What is the racial composition of students in 35242?
35242 public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).

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