For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 725 students in 36117, AL.
The top ranked public middle school in 36117, AL is Carr Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 36117 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 36117, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 36117, AL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carr Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Ray Thorington Road
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 244-4005
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 244-4005
Gr: 6-8 | 725 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
36117, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Safety Net Academy Montgomery (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5906 Carmichael Place
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 277-1334
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 277-1334
Gr: 6-12
Safety Net Academy Montgomery (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
5906 Carmichael Place
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 277-1334
Montgomery, AL 36117
(334) 277-1334
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 36117, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 36117, AL include Carr Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 36117?
1 public middle schools are located in 36117.
What is the racial composition of students in 36117?
36117 public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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