For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,773 students in Cherokee County, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cherokee County, AL are Cedar Bluff High School, Centre Middle School and Sand Rock High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cherokee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar Bluff High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3655 Old Highway 9
Cedar Bluff, AL 35959
(256) 927-1750
Cedar Bluff, AL 35959
(256) 927-1750
Grades: PK-12
| 623 students
Rank: #22.
Centre Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1920 East Main Street
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-5656
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-5656
Grades: 5-8
| 445 students
Rank: #33.
Sand Rock High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1950 Sand Rock Avenue
Leesburg, AL 35983
(256) 557-3825
Leesburg, AL 35983
(256) 557-3825
Grades: PK-12
| 804 students
Rank: #44.
Gaylesville High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
760 Trojan Way
Gaylesville, AL 35973
(256) 422-3401
Gaylesville, AL 35973
(256) 422-3401
Grades: PK-12
| 361 students
Rank: #55.
Spring Garden High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2430 County Road 29
Spring Garden, AL 36275
(256) 447-7045
Spring Garden, AL 36275
(256) 447-7045
Grades: PK-12
| 540 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cherokee County Career Technology Center
Vocational School
600 Bay Springs Rd
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-5351
Centre, AL 35960
(256) 927-5351
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cherokee County, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cherokee County, AL include Cedar Bluff High School, Centre Middle School and Sand Rock High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cherokee County?
6 public middle schools are located in Cherokee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Cherokee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cherokee County include: Gaylesville High School vs. Cedar Bluff High School, Centre Middle School vs. Cedar Bluff High School, Sand Rock High School vs. Cedar Bluff High School
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