For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 434 students in Ozark, AL.
The top ranked public middle school in Ozark, AL is D A Smith Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ozark, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Ozark have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Ozark, AL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
D A Smith Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
994 Andrews Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4913
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4913
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Opportunity Academy
Alternative School
1044 Andrews Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-5197
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-5197
Gr: 7-12
Ozark, Alabama ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
406 Ben Street
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4910
Ozark, AL 36360
(334) 774-4910
Gr: 5-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ozark, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ozark, AL include D A Smith Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ozark?
3 public middle schools are located in Ozark.
What is the racial composition of students in Ozark?
Ozark public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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