For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,082 students in 35453, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 35453, AL are Davisemerson Middle School and Eastwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 35453 have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35453, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35453, AL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Davisemerson Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Bulldog Blvd
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 342-2750
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 342-2750
Grades: 6-8
| 360 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Eastwood Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6314 Mary Harmon Bryant Drive
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 759-3613
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 759-3613
Grades: 6-8
| 722 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 35453, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 35453, AL include Davisemerson Middle School and Eastwood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 35453?
2 public middle schools are located in 35453.
What is the racial composition of students in 35453?
35453 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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