Demopolis Middle School ranked #621 in Alabama for 2023, showing a decline from its peak rank of #479 in 2012 but remaining within the top 50% statewide overall testing performance.
Math proficiency was 25% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency at 44% was lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged between 45–49%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 590 students in 2018 to 410 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 57%; the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose to 67% in 2023, indicating increased socioeconomic need.
Serving grades 6 through 8, the school had 410 students and 29 teachers in 2023, maintaining a low student–teacher ratio of 14:1, ranking in the top 10% statewide for student attention.
Demopolis Middle School is a Title I eligible Union County AL middle school with a majority minority student body and ongoing challenges in math and reading proficiency compared to state averages.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Demopolis Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Demopolis Middle School's student population of 394 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
394 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
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School Rankings
Demopolis Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Demopolis Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#621 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
50%
31%
White
43%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Demopolis Middle School's ranking?
Demopolis Middle School is ranked #621 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Demopolis Middle School?
394 students attend Demopolis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Demopolis Middle School students are Black, 43% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Demopolis Middle School?
Demopolis Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Demopolis Middle School offer ?
Demopolis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Demopolis Middle School part of?
Demopolis Middle School is part of Demopolis City School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
My child has not been at this school long enough for me to comment on the quality of education at DMS. He has always been a fairly good student but since transferring to DMS, he has brought home staight A's. I think maybe the school is not as challenging as the school where we moved from. One HUGE drawback to this school is the lack of communication from the faculty-mainly the Principle. My child was being physically pushed and shoved around. The principle would not return my or my husbands phone calls. I eventually called the Assist. Principle who took care of the situation. I don't know if the principle is overworked and can not handle the load, but student safety should always come first. It has been sugested to me that my son has the wrong skin color. I hope that this is NOT the case. We moved from a larger city and where incidents such as these would NEVER be tolerated. I will be placing my child in a private school next year.
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