For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,567 students in Jacksonville, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jacksonville, AL are Jacksonville High School, Pleasant Valley High School and Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jacksonville, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Jacksonville, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jacksonville High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 George Douthit Dr Sw
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-8800
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 782-8800
Gr: 7-12 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Valley High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4141 Pleasant Valley Rd
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6700
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(256) 741-6700
Gr: 7-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 Roy Drive
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(205) 594-7131
Jacksonville, AL 36265
(205) 594-7131
Gr: K-12 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jacksonville, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jacksonville, AL include Jacksonville High School, Pleasant Valley High School and Scc Virtual Preparatory Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Jacksonville?
3 public middle schools are located in Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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