Best Cottondale Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,108 students in Cottondale, AL.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Cottondale, AL are Davisemerson Middle School and Eastwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Cottondale, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Cottondale have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).