For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,115 students in 35173, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 35173, AL are Hewitttrussville Middle School and Claychalkville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 35173 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35173, AL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best 35173, AL Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hewitttrussville Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5275 Trussville Clay Road
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-3700
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,163 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Claychalkville Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Trussvilleclay Rd
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 379-3100
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 379-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
35173, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
425 Cherokee Dr
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 379-3850
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 379-3850
Gr: K-4 | 1,396 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
601 Parkway Dr
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 379-4000
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 379-4000
Gr: 8-9 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
7500 Gadsden Highway
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-3200
Trussville, AL 35173
(205) 228-3200
Gr: K-2 | 924 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 35173, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 35173, AL include Hewitttrussville Middle School and Claychalkville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 35173?
2 public middle schools are located in 35173.
What is the racial composition of students in 35173?
35173 public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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