For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,592 students in 35209, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 35209, AL are Homewood Middle School, Magic City Acceptance Academy and Jefferson County Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 35209 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35209, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best 35209, AL Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Homewood Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
395 Mecca Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 870-0878
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 870-0878
Gr: 6-8 | 1,000 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Magic City Acceptance Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 Bagby Dr
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 961-3204
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 961-3204
Gr: 6-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson County Virtual School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 18th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 379-2070
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 379-2070
Gr: 1-12 | 247 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 35209, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 35209, AL include Homewood Middle School, Magic City Acceptance Academy and Jefferson County Virtual School.
How many public middle schools are located in 35209?
3 public middle schools are located in 35209.
What is the racial composition of students in 35209?
35209 public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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