For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,282 students in Elmore County, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elmore County, AL are Holtville Middle School, Millbrook Middle School and Eclectic Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmore County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Elmore County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Public Middle Schools in Elmore County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holtville Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
655 Bulldog Ln
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 569-1596
Deatsville, AL 36022
(334) 569-1596
Gr: 5-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Millbrook Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4228 Chapman Rd
Millbrook, AL 36054
(334) 285-2100
Millbrook, AL 36054
(334) 285-2100
Gr: 5-8 | 1,071 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Eclectic Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
170 South Ann St
Eclectic, AL 36024
(334) 541-2131
Eclectic, AL 36024
(334) 541-2131
Gr: 5-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Wetumpka Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Micanopy St
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-1413
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-1413
Gr: 5-8 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Southside Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 E B Payne Sr Dr
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-2151
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 283-2151
Gr: 5-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Edge Virtual School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
707 Micanopy Street
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 514-3931
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 514-3931
Gr: K-12 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
184 Rodney Lane
Wetumpka, AL 36093
(334) 567-1200
Wetumpka, AL 36093
(334) 567-1200
Gr: 5-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Elmore County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Learning Tree Inc Tallassee (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
100 S Dubois St
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 252-0025
Tallassee, AL 36078
(334) 252-0025
5720 Main St
Millbrook, AL 36054
(334) 285-2115
Millbrook, AL 36054
(334) 285-2115
Gr: 3-4 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
409 N Alabama St
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-1247
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-1247
Gr: 7-11 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Elmore County, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Elmore County, AL include Holtville Middle School, Millbrook Middle School and Eclectic Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Elmore County?
7 public middle schools are located in Elmore County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmore County?
Elmore County 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).
Which public middle schools in Elmore County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Elmore County include: Eclectic Middle School vs. Wetumpka Middle School, Redland Middle School vs. Wetumpka Middle School, Millbrook Middle School vs. Holtville Middle School
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