Midfield High School

1600 High School Rd
Birmingham, AL 35228
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Midfield High School is a four-year public high school located in Midfield, Alabama, United States, a suburb of Birmingham. It is the only high school in the Midfield City School District. School colors are red, white, and blue, and the athletic teams are called the Patriots.
Serving 335 students in grades 9-12, Midfield High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in AL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Midfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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School Overview

Midfield High School's student population of 335 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1971

School Rankings

Midfield High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midfield High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#1244 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
30%
≤10%
47%
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
93%
32%
White
n/a
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
80-84%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Midfield High School's ranking?
Midfield High School is ranked #1244 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Midfield High School often compared to?
Midfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Brook High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Midfield High School?
The graduation rate of Midfield High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Midfield High School?
335 students attend Midfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Midfield High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Midfield High School?
Midfield High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Midfield High School offer ?
Midfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Midfield High School part of?
Midfield High School is part of Midfield City School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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