For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,308 students in 35020, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 35020, AL are Brighton School and Bessemer City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 35020 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35020, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35020, AL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brighton School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Brown Cir
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 379-2650
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 379-2650
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Bessemer City Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 High School Drive
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3601
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3601
Gr: 6-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Empower Community School
Charter School
751a Academy Drive
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 413-8600
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 413-8600
Gr: K-7 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
New Horizon Alternative School
Alternative School
1701 6th Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3036
Bessemer, AL 35020
(205) 432-3036
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 35020, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 35020, AL include Brighton School and Bessemer City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 35020?
4 public middle schools are located in 35020.
What is the racial composition of students in 35020?
35020 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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