For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 883 students in Midland City, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 100 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Midland City, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Midland City, AL are Midland City Elementary School and Dale County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Midland City, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Midland City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Midland City, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midland City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
48 Second Street
Midland City, AL 36350
(334) 983-4591
Midland City, AL 36350
(334) 983-4591
Grades: PK-4
| 457 students
Rank: #22.
Dale County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11470 County Road 59
Midland City, AL 36350
(334) 983-3541
Midland City, AL 36350
(334) 983-3541
Grades: 9-12
| 426 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Midland City, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Midland City, AL include Midland City Elementary School and Dale County High School.
How many public schools are located in Midland City?
2 public schools are located in Midland City.
What percentage of students in Midland City go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Midland City are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Midland City?
Midland City public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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