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Best Madison County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public middle schools serving 13,570 students in Madison County, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Madison County, AL are Liberty Middle School, Hampton Cove Middle School and Discovery Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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 Madison County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
281 Dock Murphy Dr
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 430-0001
Gr: 6-8 | 1,103 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Hampton Cove Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
261 Old 431 Highway
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 428-8380
Gr: 6-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1304 Hughes Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 837-3735
Gr: 6-8 | 1,054 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Mountain Gap Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
821 Mountain Gap Road Se
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7720
Gr: 6-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Central School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
990 Ryland Pike
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4670
Gr: PK-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Monrovia Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1216 Jeff Rd
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 851-4580
Gr: 6-8 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Buckhorn Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4185 Winchester Road
New Market, AL 35761
(256) 851-3230
Gr: 7-8 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13555 Chaney Thompson Rd
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7620
Gr: 6-9 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Academy For Academics And Arts Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4800 Sparkman Drive Ne
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1010.
Meridianville Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12975 Highway 231431 N
Hazel Green, AL 35750
(256) 851-4550
Gr: 6-8 | 1,100 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1111.
Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3221 Mastin Lake Road
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1212.
Madison County Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
173 Wood St
Gurley, AL 35748
(256) 851-3290
Gr: PK-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1313.
Huntsville Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
817 Adams St Se
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-7700
Gr: 7-8 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1414.
Sparkman Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2697 Carters Gin Rd
Toney, AL 35773
(256) 851-4610
Gr: 6-8 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1515.
Madison County Virtual Academy
(Math: 15% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1275 Jordan Rd Building A
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 852-2557
Gr: 6-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1616.
New Hope High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5216 Main Dr
New Hope, AL 35760
(256) 851-3280
Gr: 7-12 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1717.
Williams Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
155 Barren Fork Blvd Sw
Huntsville, AL 35824
(256) 428-7330
Gr: 6-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1818.
Whitesburg Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
107 Sanders Rd
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-7780
Gr: 6-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1919.
Morris Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4801 Bob Wallace Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35805
(256) 428-7340
Gr: 6-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2020.
Ronald Mcnair 78
(Math: 5% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 Pulaski Pike
Huntsville, AL 35810
(256) 428-7660
Gr: 7-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2121.
Chapman Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2006 Reuben Dr Ne
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-7640
Gr: 6-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Artemis Virtual Academy
1302 Woodmont Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-8005
Gr: K-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 68:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Journey Middle School
217 Celtic Drive
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 464-8370
Gr: 6-8 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Madison County Alternative School
Alternative School
1275 Jordan Rd
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 859-1148
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mental Health Center
Special Education School
4040 Memorial Pkwy S W
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 533-1970
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Madison County, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Madison County, AL include Liberty Middle School, Hampton Cove Middle School and Discovery Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Madison County?
25 public middle schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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