For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,416 students in 35611, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 35611, AL are Athens Renaissance School, Athens Middle School and Clements High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 35611 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35611, AL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best 35611, AL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Athens Renaissance School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
405 South Street East
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 614-3708
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 614-3708
Gr: K-12 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Athens Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Hwy 31 North
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6620
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6620
Gr: 6-8 | 935 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Clements High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7730 Highway 72 W
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 729-6564
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 729-6564
Gr: 6-12 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
455 Us Highway 31 North
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 771-0752
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 771-0752
Gr: 4-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 35611, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 35611, AL include Athens Renaissance School, Athens Middle School and Clements High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 35611?
4 public middle schools are located in 35611.
What is the racial composition of students in 35611?
35611 public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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