For the 2026-27 school year, there are 53 public middle schools serving 27,598 students in Jefferson County, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, AL are Pizitz Middle School, Mountain Brook Junior High School and Robert F Bumpus Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jefferson County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pizitz Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2826 Columbiana Road
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5350
Birmingham, AL 35216
(205) 402-5350
Gr: 6-8 | 1,131 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Mountain Brook Junior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 Overbrook Dr
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-3516
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-3516
Gr: 7-9 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Robert F Bumpus Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6055 Flemming Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-2200
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,192 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Homewood Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
395 Mecca Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 870-0878
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 870-0878
Gr: 6-8 | 1,000 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Hewitttrussville Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5275 Trussville Clay Road
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-3700
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,163 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Phillips Academy
(Math: 49% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2316 7th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 231-9500
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 231-9500
Gr: PK-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Ira F Simmons Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1575 Patton Chapel Road
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2100
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Christian School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
725 Mountain Dr
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5249
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-5249
Gr: PK-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
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 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1010.
Corner Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10005 Corner School Road
Warrior, AL 35180
(205) 379-3230
Warrior, AL 35180
(205) 379-3230
Gr: 5-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
Magic City Acceptance Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 Bagby Dr
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 961-3204
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 961-3204
Gr: 6-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1212.
North Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8350 Warriorkimberly Rd
Kimberly, AL 35091
(205) 379-4000
Kimberly, AL 35091
(205) 379-4000
Gr: 6-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1313.
Leeds Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1771 Whitmire Street
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4505
Leeds, AL 35094
(205) 699-4505
Gr: 6-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1414.
Wilkerson Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
116 11th Ct W
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2740
Birmingham, AL 35204
(205) 231-2740
Gr: 6-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Oak Grove High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9494 Oak Grove Pkwy
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5000
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1616.
South Hampton K8
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
565 Sheridan Rd Pratt City
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 231-6689
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 231-6689
Gr: PK-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #1717.
Jefferson County Virtual School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 18th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 379-2070
Birmingham, AL 35209
(205) 379-2070
Gr: 1-12 | 247 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1818.
Mcadory Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5450 Yellow Jacket Boulevard
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 379-4730
Mc Calla, AL 35111
(205) 379-4730
Gr: 6-8 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1919.
I3 Academy Phase 2
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7901 1st Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 403-5777
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 403-5777
Gr: 6-9 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Hueytown Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Sunrise Blvd
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5150
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5150
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2121.
Rudd Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4526 Rudd School Rd
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-5309
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-5309
Gr: 6-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2222.
Claychalkville Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Trussvilleclay Rd
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 379-3100
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 379-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2323.
Irondale Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Old Leeds Road
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-3800
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2424.
C J Donald Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 Valley Rd
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6823
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6823
Gr: 6-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #2525.
Minor Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Hillcrest Rd
Adamsville, AL 35005
(205) 379-2550
Adamsville, AL 35005
(205) 379-2550
Gr: 6-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2626.
Washington K8
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Fourth Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7740
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7740
Gr: PK-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Fultondale High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2023 Wildcat Parkway
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-3500
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
(205) 379-3500
Gr: 6-12 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2828.
William E Burkett Multihandicapped Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Old Highway 31
Morris, AL 35116
(205) 379-2800
Morris, AL 35116
(205) 379-2800
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #2929.
Bessemer City Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 High School Drive
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3601
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3601
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1757 Montclair Rd
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 231-8680
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 231-8680
Gr: 6-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Hudson Keight School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3300 F L Shuttlesworth Dr
Birmingham, AL 35207
(205) 231-3000
Birmingham, AL 35207
(205) 231-3000
Gr: PK-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 81st Street South
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-9400
Birmingham, AL 35206
(205) 231-9400
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Rutledge School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1221 8th St
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 780-8647
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 780-8647
Gr: 5-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alabama Clinical Schools (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1221 Alton Dr
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 836-9923
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 836-9923
Alabama School Of Fine Arts (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1800 Rev. Abraham Woods Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 252-9241
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 252-9241
Gr: 7-12
1800 8th Ave N
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 252-9241
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 252-9241
Gr: 7-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
2101 Jefferson Ave Sw
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1130
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-1130
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3013 Ave F
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6130
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6130
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Minority enrollment: 99%
1832 Center Way S
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7190
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7190
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
1832 Center Way South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7190
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7190
Gr: 7-9
City High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
417 29th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 808-0001
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 808-0001
Gr: 9-12
1400 Ave M Ensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6190
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6190
Gr: PK-6
1500 Daniel Payne Dr
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 231-3190
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 231-3190
Gr: 6-8
Dmh Adolescent Education Program Uab (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Cpm C433 1717 6th Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35294
(205) 996-2741
Birmingham, AL 35294
(205) 996-2741
Gr: 5-12
6 Tuscaloosa Ave
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-7310
Birmingham, AL 35211
(205) 231-7310
Gr: K-5 | 196 students
Ensley High Alternative Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1303 Ave F
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6250
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6250
Gr: 9-12
Ensley High School-magnet (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
2301 Ave J Ensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6250
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6250
Gr: 9-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Ensley Middle Alternative Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1303 Avenue F
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6250
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6250
Gr: 6-8
Family Court Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
120 2nd Court N
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4868
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4868
Gr: PK-8
Family Court High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
120 2nd Court N
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4868
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4868
Gr: 8-12 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 81%
7000 Graselli Rd
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6841
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6841
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
5400 Oakwood St
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 231-1310
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 231-1310
Gr: K-8
Gateway Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5201 Airport Hwy
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 510-2714
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 510-2714
Gr: 9-12
Going Elementary School-magnet (Closed 2015)
Magnet School
1015 N Martinwood Dr
Birmingham, AL 35235
(205) 231-5310
Birmingham, AL 35235
(205) 231-5310
Gr: K-5
2650 Gresham Drive
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 379-3830
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 379-3830
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
425 Cherokee Dr
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 379-3850
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 379-3850
Gr: K-4 | 1,396 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
601 Parkway Dr
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 379-4000
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 379-4000
Gr: 8-9 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Higdon Hill School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6869 5th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 838-4031
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 838-4031
Higdon Hill School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6869 5th Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 838-4031
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 838-4031
1520 Cherry Ave
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 379-4050
Birmingham, AL 35214
(205) 379-4050
Gr: K-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Hoover High Freshman Center (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
6055 Flemming Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1610
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-1610
Gr: 9
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, AL include Pizitz Middle School, Mountain Brook Junior High School and Robert F Bumpus Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson County?
55 public middle schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jefferson County include: North Jefferson Middle School vs. Bragg Middle School, Homewood Middle School vs. Mountain Brook Junior High School, Jones Valley Middle School vs. Phillips Academy
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