For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 640 students in 35228, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 35228, AL are Rutledge School and Green Acres Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 35228 have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35228, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35228, AL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rutledge School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1221 8th St
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 780-8647
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 780-8647
Grades: 5-8
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
Green Acres Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1220 67th Street West
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 231-1370
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 231-1370
Grades: 6-8
| 326 students
35228, Alabama 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5400 Oakwood St
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 231-1310
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 231-1310
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Jefferson County Counseling Learning Center-w (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
5201 Sugar Ray Dr
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 379-4300
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 379-4300
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 35228, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 35228, AL include Rutledge School and Green Acres Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 35228?
2 public middle schools are located in 35228.
What is the racial composition of students in 35228?
35228 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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