For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,424 students in Alabaster, AL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Alabaster, AL is Thompson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alabaster, AL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Alabaster have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Alabaster, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Warrior Drive
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-8100
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-8100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,424 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Alabaster, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Nonesupplied
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 663-8400
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 663-8400
Gr: 9-12
Developing Alabama Youth Prog High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
632 11th Ave Sw
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 664-1600
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 664-1600
Gr: 7-11
10111 Highway 119
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-9600
Alabaster, AL 35007
(205) 685-9600
Gr: 6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Alabaster, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Alabaster, AL include Thompson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Alabaster?
1 public middle schools are located in Alabaster.
What is the racial composition of students in Alabaster?
Alabaster public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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