For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 402 students in 35654, AL.
The top-ranked public middle school in 35654, AL is Tharptown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 35654 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35654, AL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35654, AL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tharptown High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 Highway 80
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-6485
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-6485
Gr: 7-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 35654, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 35654, AL include Tharptown High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 35654?
1 public middle schools are located in 35654.
What is the racial composition of students in 35654?
35654 public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Public School Transportation & Commute Planning Guide
Learn how public school transportation and commute planning can help families prepare for the coming school year safely and efficiently.
New Public School Safety Protocols 2025–26 Guide
Learn how new public school safety protocols for 2025–26 affect students, parents, and schools nationwide.
How Technology Transforms Education in 2025
Explore how technology shapes learning today, with updated data, policy context, trends, and real-world implications for students, educators, and families.