For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 780 students in Gardendale, AL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Gardendale, AL is Bragg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gardendale, AL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Gardendale have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Gardendale, AL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bragg Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
840 Hazels Way
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-2600
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Gardendale, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gardendale, AL include Bragg Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gardendale?
1 public middle schools are located in Gardendale.
What is the racial composition of students in Gardendale?
Gardendale public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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