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Best Etowah County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 3,719 students in Etowah County, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Etowah County, AL are Rainbow Middle School, Glencoe Middle School and Hokes Bluff Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Etowah County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Etowah County have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 Etowah County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rainbow Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
454 Lumbley Rd
Rainbow City, AL 35906
(256) 442-1095
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Glencoe Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
809 Lonesome Bend Rd
Gadsden, AL 35905
(256) 492-5627
Gr: 5-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Hokes Bluff Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3121 Appalachian Hwy
Hokes Bluff, AL 35930
(256) 492-1963
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Gadsden Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
612 Tracy St
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-6341
Gr: 6-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Sardis Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1415 Sardis Drive
Boaz, AL 35956
(256) 622-1120
Gr: 6-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Etowah Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
316 Jones Street
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-3236
Gr: 6-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Sansom Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2210 W Meighan Blvd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-4992
Gr: 6-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Gaston High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4550 Us Highway 411
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-8828
Gr: 7-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
West End High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4515 Elm St
Walnut Grove, AL 35990
(256) 622-1112
Gr: 7-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1010.
Litchfield Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1109 Hoke St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-6793
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
C I T Y Program
Alternative School
435 E Chestnut
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 543-2489
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Downtown Educational Center
Alternative School
220 Locust Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-5446
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
The Etowah County Refocus Center
Alternative School
106 Burke Ave Se
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-8431
Gr: 4-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Etowah County, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Etowah County, AL include Rainbow Middle School, Glencoe Middle School and Hokes Bluff Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Etowah County?
14 public middle schools are located in Etowah County.
What is the racial composition of students in Etowah County?
Etowah 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 Etowah County are often viewed compared to one another?

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