For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,958 students in Madison, AL. The top ranked public middle schools in Madison, AL are Liberty Middle School and Discovery Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Madison have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Madison, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
281 Dock Murphy Dr
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 430-0001
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 430-0001
Grades: 6-8
| 1,175 students
Rank: #22.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1304 Hughes Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 837-3735
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 837-3735
Grades: 6-8
| 1,069 students
Rank: n/an/a
217 Celtic Drive
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 464-8370
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 464-8370
Grades: 6-8
| 714 students
Madison, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sequel Tsi Madison Llc (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1329 Browns Ferry Road
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 895-0710
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 895-0710
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Madison, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Madison, AL include Liberty Middle School and Discovery Middle School. Madison has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
How many public middle schools are located in Madison?
3 public middle schools are located in Madison.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison?
Madison public middle schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Madison are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Madison include: Liberty Middle School vs. Discovery Middle School, Discovery Middle School vs. Liberty Middle School
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