For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 575 students in Buhl, AL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Buhl, AL is Sipsey Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buhl, AL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Buhl have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Buhl, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sipsey Valley Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15817 Romulus Rd
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2870
Buhl, AL 35446
(205) 342-2870
Gr: 5-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Buhl, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Buhl, AL include Sipsey Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Buhl?
1 public middle schools are located in Buhl.
What is the racial composition of students in Buhl?
Buhl public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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