For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,019 students in Lawrence County, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, AL are Moulton Middle School and Hatton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lawrence County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moulton Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
660 College St
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 905-2460
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 905-2460
Gr: 5-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Hatton High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6909 Al Highway 101
Town Creek, AL 35672
(256) 685-4010
Town Creek, AL 35672
(256) 685-4010
Gr: 7-12 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
The Judy Jester Learning Center
Alternative School
371 School Street
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 627-4769
Moulton, AL 35650
(256) 627-4769
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, AL include Moulton Middle School and Hatton High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lawrence County?
3 public middle schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
What Rising E-Bike and Traffic Concerns Mean for School Commutes
Discover how rising e-bike use and increasing traffic are changing school commutes, and what parents should evaluate before choosing a public school.
School Safety Beyond Lockdowns: What Parents Should Review
Learn how to evaluate a public school's safety beyond lockdown drills, including school climate, emergency planning, mental health support, and communication.
How to Judge Special Education Capacity Before You Enroll
Learn how to evaluate a public school's special education capacity before enrolling your child, from staffing and IEP implementation to inclusion and support services.