For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 904 students in Pelham, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Pelham, 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.
Pelham, AL public middle schools 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 Pelham 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 Public Middle Schools in Pelham, AL (2025)
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
Pelham, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Pelham, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Pelham, AL include Pelham Park Middle School and Linda Nolen Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Pelham?
3 public middle schools are located in Pelham.
What is the racial composition of students in Pelham?
Pelham 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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