For the 2025-26 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 25% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Midland City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-4 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Dale County High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11470 County Road 59
Midland City, AL 36350
(334) 983-3541
Midland City, AL 36350
(334) 983-3541
Gr: 9-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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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