For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 4,851 students in Blount County, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Blount County, AL are Oneonta Middle School, Hayden Middle School and Hayden High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blount County, 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 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Blount County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Blount County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oneonta Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27605 State Highway 75
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 543-5203
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 543-5203
Gr: 6-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Hayden Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 Second Avenue
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-3083
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-3083
Gr: 5-7 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Hayden High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Atwood Road
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-0397
Hayden, AL 35079
(205) 647-0397
Gr: 8-12 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Southeastern School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18770 State Highway 75
Remlap, AL 35133
(205) 681-3964
Remlap, AL 35133
(205) 681-3964
Gr: PK-12 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Locust Fork High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
77 School Rd
Locust Fork, AL 35097
(205) 681-7846
Locust Fork, AL 35097
(205) 681-7846
Gr: 7-12 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Cleveland High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
71 High School St
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-2030
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-2030
Gr: 7-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Appalachian School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 County Highway 12
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 775-1970
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 775-1970
Gr: PK-12 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Jb Pennington High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
81 College St
Blountsville, AL 35031
(205) 775-2050
Blountsville, AL 35031
(205) 775-2050
Gr: 7-12 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Susan Moore High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4040 Susan Moore Rd
Blountsville, AL 35031
(205) 775-2060
Blountsville, AL 35031
(205) 775-2060
Gr: 7-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Allgood Alternative School
Alternative School
45 Community Rd
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 775-1960
Oneonta, AL 35121
(205) 775-1960
Gr: 2-12
Rank: n/an/a
Blount County Learning Center
Special Education School
189 Horton Ln
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-1980
Cleveland, AL 35049
(205) 775-1980
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Blount County, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Blount County, AL include Oneonta Middle School, Hayden Middle School and Hayden High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Blount County?
11 public middle schools are located in Blount County.
What is the racial composition of students in Blount County?
Blount County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Blount County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Blount County include: Cleveland High School vs. Locust Fork High School, Locust Fork High School vs. Cleveland High School, Oneonta Middle School vs. Hayden Middle School
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