For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 904 students in 35124, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 35124, AL are Pelham Park Middle School and Linda Nolen Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 35124 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35124, AL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35124, AL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pelham Park Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2016 Pelham Park Boulevard
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3702
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3702
Gr: 6-8 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Linda Nolen Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2280 Highwy 35
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
Star Program Middle School
Alternative School
2280 Highway 35
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
Gr: 6-8
35124, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 35124, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 35124, AL include Pelham Park Middle School and Linda Nolen Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 35124?
3 public middle schools are located in 35124.
What is the racial composition of students in 35124?
35124 public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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