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Best Calhoun County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 5,700 students in Calhoun County, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Calhoun County, AL are Piedmont Middle School, Oxford Middle School and Jacksonville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Calhoun County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Piedmont Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 N Main St
Piedmont, AL 36272
(256) 447-6165
Gr: 6-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Oxford Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1750 Highway 78 W
Oxford, AL 36203
(256) 241-3816
Gr: 7-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Jacksonville High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 George Douthit Dr Sw
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-8800
Gr: 7-12 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Valley High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4141 Pleasant Valley Rd
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6700
Gr: 7-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
White Plains Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5800 Al Highway 9
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700
Gr: 5-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Alexandria Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
80 Railroad Dr
Alexandria, AL 36250
(256) 741-4500
Gr: 5-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Ohatchee High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Cherokee Trl
Ohatchee, AL 36271
(256) 741-4900
Gr: 7-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Weaver High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
917 Clairmont Dr
Weaver, AL 36277
(256) 741-7201
Gr: 7-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Wellborn High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
135 Pinson Rd
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7603
Gr: 7-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Roy Drive
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(205) 594-7131
Gr: K-12 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
Saks High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4401 Saks Rd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1212.
Anniston Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4800 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5020
Gr: 6-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Anniston City Boot Camp School
Alternative School
4804 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5100
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun County Alternative School
Alternative School
32 Watson Street
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6900
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Academy
32 Watson Street
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6900
Gr: 6-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Calhoun County, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Calhoun County, AL include Piedmont Middle School, Oxford Middle School and Jacksonville High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Calhoun County?
16 public middle schools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Calhoun County are often viewed compared to one another?

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