For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,046 students in St. Clair County, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in St. Clair County, AL are Springville Middle School, Ashville Middle School and Moody Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Clair County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in St. Clair County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in St. Clair County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springville Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6691 U S Highway 11
Springville, AL 35146
(205) 467-2740
Springville, AL 35146
(205) 467-2740
Grades: 5-8
| 759 students
Rank: #22.
Ashville Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33221 Highway 231
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-7044
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-7044
Grades: 5-8
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Moody Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 High School Drive
Moody, AL 35004
(205) 640-2040
Moody, AL 35004
(205) 640-2040
Grades: 7-8
| 367 students
Rank: #44.
Duran Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
309 Williamson Drive
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-2825
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-2825
Grades: 7-8
| 628 students
Rank: #55.
Odenville Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 First Avenue
Odenville, AL 35120
(205) 413-1407
Odenville, AL 35120
(205) 413-1407
Grades: 6-8
| 536 students
Rank: #66.
Ragland High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1060 Main St
Ragland, AL 35131
(205) 472-2123
Ragland, AL 35131
(205) 472-2123
Grades: PK-12
| 399 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ruben Yancy Alternative School
Alternative School
466 10th Street
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-7492
Ashville, AL 35953
(205) 594-7492
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
St. Clair County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rise Academy (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1300 Cogswell Avenue
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-3700
Pell City, AL 35125
(205) 338-3700
Grades: PK-12
| 56 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in St. Clair County, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in St. Clair County, AL include Springville Middle School, Ashville Middle School and Moody Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in St. Clair County?
7 public middle schools are located in St. Clair County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Clair County?
St. Clair County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in St. Clair County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in St. Clair County include: Springville Middle School vs. Odenville Middle School, Moody Junior High School vs. Odenville Middle School, Odenville Middle School vs. Springville Middle School
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