For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 916 students in Fort Payne, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fort Payne, AL are Fort Payne Middle School and Ruhuma Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Payne, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Fort Payne have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Fort Payne, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Payne Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4910 Martin Ave Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-7501
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-7501
Gr: 6-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Ruhuma Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3371 County Road 81
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3377
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3377
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative School
Alternative School
155 20th Street Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3711
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3711
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fort Payne, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fort Payne, AL include Fort Payne Middle School and Ruhuma Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fort Payne?
3 public middle schools are located in Fort Payne.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Payne?
Fort Payne public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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