For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,337 students in Northport, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Northport, AL are Northside Middle School, Lloyd Wood Education Center and Echols Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northport, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Northport have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Northport, AL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19130 Northside Parkway
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2740
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2740
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Lloyd Wood Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 26th Avenue
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2660
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2660
Gr: PK-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Echols Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2701 Echols Ave
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2884
Northport, AL 35476
(205) 342-2884
Gr: 7-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Northport, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Northport, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Northport, AL include Northside Middle School, Lloyd Wood Education Center and Echols Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Northport?
3 public middle schools are located in Northport.
What is the racial composition of students in Northport?
Northport public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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