For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 270 students in Lowndes County, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lowndes County, AL are Hayneville Middle School and Lowndes County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lowndes County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Lowndes County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Lowndes County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hayneville Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Lafayette St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2184
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 548-2184
Gr: 6-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Lowndes County Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Old School Drive
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-4206
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-4206
Gr: 6-8 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Project Success Learning Center
Alternative School
147 Main St
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7389
Hayneville, AL 36040
(334) 563-7389
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lowndes County, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lowndes County, AL include Hayneville Middle School and Lowndes County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lowndes County?
3 public middle schools are located in Lowndes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lowndes County?
Lowndes County public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.