For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,438 students in 35811, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 35811, AL are Central School, Madison County Virtual Academy and Chapman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 35811 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35811, AL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best 35811, AL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
990 Ryland Pike
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4670
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4670
Gr: PK-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Madison County Virtual Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1275 Jordan Rd Building A
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 852-2557
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 852-2557
Gr: 6-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Chapman Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2006 Reuben Dr Ne
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-7640
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-7640
Gr: 6-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Madison County Alternative School
Alternative School
1275 Jordan Rd
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 859-1148
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 859-1148
Gr: 1-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 35811, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 35811, AL include Central School, Madison County Virtual Academy and Chapman Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 35811?
4 public middle schools are located in 35811.
What is the racial composition of students in 35811?
35811 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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