For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,598 students in Russellville, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Russellville, AL are Russellville Middle School, Belgreen High School and Tharptown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Russellville, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Russellville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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 Russellville, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Russellville Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
765 Summit St
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2120
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 331-2120
Gr: 6-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Belgreen High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14220 Highway 187
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 332-1376
Russellville, AL 35653
(256) 332-1376
Gr: PK-12 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Tharptown High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 Highway 80
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-6485
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-6485
Gr: 7-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Russellville, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Russellville, AL include Russellville Middle School, Belgreen High School and Tharptown High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Russellville?
3 public middle schools are located in Russellville.
What is the racial composition of students in Russellville?
Russellville public middle schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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