For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,494 students in 35601, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 35601, AL are Austin Junior High School and Decatur Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 35601 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35601, AL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35601, AL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Austin Junior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1625 Danville Road Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3060
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3060
Gr: 8-9 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Decatur Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1011 Prospect Drive Se
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3035
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3035
Gr: 6-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
35601, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1302 5th Ave Sw
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3045
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3045
Gr: 6-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
East Alabama Medical Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2000 Pepperell Pkwy
Decatur, AL 35601
(334) 528-1010
Decatur, AL 35601
(334) 528-1010
Horizon High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
809 Church St Ne
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3054
Decatur, AL 35601
(256) 552-3054
Gr: 8-12
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What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 35601, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 35601, AL include Austin Junior High School and Decatur Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 35601?
3 public middle schools are located in 35601.
What is the racial composition of students in 35601?
35601 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).