For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 765 students in Clarke County, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clarke County, AL are Thomasville Middle School, Wilson Hall Middle School and Jackson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarke County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Clarke County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clarke County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomasville Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
781 Gates Dr
Thomasville, AL 36784
(334) 636-4928
Thomasville, AL 36784
(334) 636-4928
Gr: 5-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Wilson Hall Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Carter Drive
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(251) 250-2140
Grove Hill, AL 36451
(251) 250-2140
Gr: 5-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Jackson Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
235 College Ave
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-3597
Jackson, AL 36545
(251) 246-3597
Gr: 6-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Clarke County, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clarke County, AL include Thomasville Middle School, Wilson Hall Middle School and Jackson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clarke County?
3 public middle schools are located in Clarke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarke County?
Clarke County public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Clarke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Clarke County include: Thomasville Middle School vs. Jackson Middle School, Jackson Middle School vs. Thomasville Middle School
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