For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 8,240 students in Dekalb County, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dekalb County, AL are Plainview School, Fort Payne Middle School and Fyffe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dekalb County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plainview School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
76 Chavies Rd
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-3510
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-3510
Gr: PK-12 | 1,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Fort Payne Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4910 Martin Ave Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-7501
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-7501
Gr: 6-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Fyffe High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
153 Church St
Fyffe, AL 35971
(256) 623-2116
Fyffe, AL 35971
(256) 623-2116
Gr: PK-12 | 954 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Henagar Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
85 Woodview Rd
Henagar, AL 35978
(256) 657-4483
Henagar, AL 35978
(256) 657-4483
Gr: PK-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Ider School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1064 Crabapple Ln
Ider, AL 35981
(256) 632-2302
Ider, AL 35981
(256) 632-2302
Gr: PK-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Sylvania School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
133 2nd Street N
Sylvania, AL 35988
(256) 638-2030
Sylvania, AL 35988
(256) 638-2030
Gr: PK-12 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Geraldine School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13011 Highway 227
Geraldine, AL 35974
(256) 659-2142
Geraldine, AL 35974
(256) 659-2142
Gr: PK-12 | 1,211 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Ruhuma Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3371 County Road 81
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3377
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3377
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Valley Head High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
235 1st Ave
Valley Head, AL 35989
(256) 635-6228
Valley Head, AL 35989
(256) 635-6228
Gr: PK-12 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Collinsville High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
802 S Valley Ave
Collinsville, AL 35961
(256) 524-2111
Collinsville, AL 35961
(256) 524-2111
Gr: PK-12 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1111.
Crossville Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
63 Justice Street
Crossville, AL 35962
(256) 528-7859
Crossville, AL 35962
(256) 528-7859
Gr: 4-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative School
Alternative School
155 20th Street Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3711
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3711
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Dekalb Annex School
Special Education School
409 E Main St
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4131
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256) 638-4131
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dekalb County, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dekalb County, AL include Plainview School, Fort Payne Middle School and Fyffe High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dekalb County?
13 public middle schools are located in Dekalb County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County?
Dekalb County public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Dekalb County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Dekalb County include: Plainview School vs. Fyffe High School, Henagar Junior High School vs. Fyffe High School, Fyffe High School vs. Plainview School
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