Brewton Middle School ranked #242 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #452 in 2010 and consistently staying within the top 20% of state public schools in recent years.
Math proficiency was 47% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 58%, higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 45% to 49%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment showed a slight rise from 340 students in 2022 to 361 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 38%; 57% of students were eligible for free lunch in 2023, up from 42% in 2022.
The school served grades 5–8 with 353 students and 24 teachers in 2023, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, placing it among the lowest ratios statewide.
Graduation rates at Brewton Middle School reached 95% in 2023, outperforming the Alabama state average of 88%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Brewton Middle School serves the entire district of Brewton, AL, covering an area of approximately 11.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brewton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Brewton Middle School's student population of 319 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
319 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Brewton Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brewton Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#242 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
29%
31%
White
64%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brewton Middle School's ranking?
Brewton Middle School is ranked #242 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Brewton Middle School often compared to?
Brewton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pollardmccall Junior High School, Escambia County Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Brewton Middle School?
319 students attend Brewton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Brewton Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brewton Middle School?
Brewton Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brewton Middle School offer ?
Brewton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brewton Middle School part of?
Brewton Middle School is part of Brewton City School District.
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