For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 210 students in 35616, AL.
The top ranked public middle school in 35616, AL is Cherokee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle school in zipcode 35616 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35616, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35616, AL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Rank: #11.
Cherokee High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 High School Dr
Cherokee, AL 35616
(256) 359-4434
Cherokee, AL 35616
(256) 359-4434
Gr: 7-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
35616, Alabama ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
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Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 35616, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 35616, AL include Cherokee High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 35616?
1 public middle schools are located in 35616.
What is the racial composition of students in 35616?
35616 public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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