For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 820 students in 35803, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 35803, AL are Mountain Gap Middle School and Challenger Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 35803 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35803, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 35803, AL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain Gap Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
821 Mountain Gap Road Se
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7720
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7720
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
Rank: #22.
Challenger Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13555 Chaney Thompson Rd
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7620
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7620
Grades: 6-8
| 428 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 35803, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 35803, AL include Mountain Gap Middle School and Challenger Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 35803?
2 public middle schools are located in 35803.
What is the racial composition of students in 35803?
35803 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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