For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,479 students in 35215, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 35215, AL are Huffman Middle School, Erwin Middle School and Smith Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 35215 have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35215, 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 35215, AL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Huffman Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
517 Huffman Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5370
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5370
Grades: 6-8
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
Erwin Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
532 23rd Avenue Nw
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 379-3430
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 379-3430
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: #33.
Smith Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1124 Five Mile Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5675
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5675
Grades: 6-8
| 323 students
Rank: #44.
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Springville Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5000
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5000
Grades: 8-12
| 1,123 students
35215, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Red Lane Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5500
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5500
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
625 14th Ave Nw
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5130
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205) 231-5130
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 35215, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 35215, AL include Huffman Middle School, Erwin Middle School and Smith Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 35215?
4 public middle schools are located in 35215.
What is the racial composition of students in 35215?
35215 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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