For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,784 students in Anniston, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Anniston, AL are White Plains Middle School, Wellborn High School and Saks High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anniston, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Anniston have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Anniston, AL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Plains Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5800 Al Highway 9
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700
Gr: 5-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Wellborn High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 Pinson Rd
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7603
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 741-7603
Gr: 7-12 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Saks High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Saks Rd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7000
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-7000
Gr: 7-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Anniston Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5020
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5020
Gr: 6-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Anniston City Boot Camp School
Alternative School
4804 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5100
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 231-5100
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
32 Watson Street
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6900
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6900
Gr: 6-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Anniston, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Calhoun County Alternative School (Closed 2026)
Alternative School
32 Watson Street
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6900
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 741-6900
Gr: K-12
1200 Johnson Ave
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5040
Anniston, AL 36201
(256) 231-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Coosa Valley Youth Ser (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
4625 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 237-2881
Anniston, AL 36206
(256) 237-2881
Gr: 6-12
101 School Rd
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 741-4700
Gr: K-9 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Goals Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1301 Woodstock Ave
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5068
Anniston, AL 36207
(256) 231-5068
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Anniston, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Anniston, AL include White Plains Middle School, Wellborn High School and Saks High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Anniston?
6 public middle schools are located in Anniston.
What is the racial composition of students in Anniston?
Anniston public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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