Midfield High School is a Birmingham, AL high school serving grades 9–12 with an enrollment of 335 students and a student–teacher ratio of 20:1.
The school's overall state ranking declined from #1159 in 2012 to #1244 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Math proficiency was 5% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 10%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency remained at 10%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained steady around 330–340 students over recent years, with 80% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting a high level of socioeconomic need in the student body.
The graduation rate ranged from 80% to 94% in the past decade, consistently below the Alabama state average of approximately 88%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Midfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Midfield High School's student population of 327 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
327 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1971
School Rankings
Midfield High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midfield High School is 0.15, 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
#1244 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
92%
31%
White
1%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midfield High School's ranking?
Midfield High School is ranked #1244 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Midfield High School often compared to?
Midfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Brook High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Midfield High School?
The graduation rate of Midfield High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Midfield High School?
327 students attend Midfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Midfield High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Midfield High School?
Midfield High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Midfield High School offer ?
Midfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Midfield High School part of?
Midfield High School is part of Midfield City School District.
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