For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,148 students in Dallas County, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dallas County, AL are The Rbhudson Steam Academy, William R Martin Middle School and Brantley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dallas County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Dallas County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dallas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Rbhudson Steam Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Summerfield Rd
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1675
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1675
Gr: 7-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
William R Martin Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2863 County Road 81
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 872-6417
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 872-6417
Gr: 7-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Brantley Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5585 Water Ave
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-8185
Selma, AL 36703
(334) 874-8185
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Saints Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2194 Broad Street
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1600
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1600
Gr: 8-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Tipton Durant Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Tipton St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-8080
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 872-8080
Gr: 6-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Keith Middlehigh School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1166 Dallas Road 115
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 875-4155
Orrville, AL 36767
(334) 875-4155
Gr: 6-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Dallas County Career Technical Center
Vocational School
1306 Roosevelt Ave
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 267-0788
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 267-0788
Gr: 7-12
Dallas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
625 Lapsley St
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1620
Selma, AL 36701
(334) 874-1620
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dallas County, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dallas County, AL include The Rbhudson Steam Academy, William R Martin Middle School and Brantley Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dallas County?
7 public middle schools are located in Dallas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas County?
Dallas County public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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