Best middle schools in Shelby County (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 6 schools in Shelby County, Alabama. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Alabama.
- 173Oak Mountain Middle SchoolBirmingham · Public Middle70% Math proficiency · 1,168 students
- 271Helena MiddleHelena · Public Middle64% Math proficiency · 957 students
- 370Chelsea Middle SchoolChelsea · Public Middle65% Math proficiency · 831 students
- 451Columbiana Middle SchoolColumbiana · Public Middle51% Math proficiency · 428 students
- 549Montevallo Middle SchoolMontevallo · Public Middle47% Math proficiency · 346 students
- 642Calera MiddleMontevallo · Public Middle43% Math proficiency · 767 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Mountain Middle School Birmingham · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 73.2 Top 25% | 70% Math proficiency | 1,168 |
| 2 | Helena Middle Helena · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 71.2 Top 25% | 64% Math proficiency | 957 |
| 3 | Chelsea Middle School Chelsea · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 70.4 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 831 |
| 4 | Columbiana Middle School Columbiana · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 51.2 Top 50% | 51% Math proficiency | 428 |
| 5 | Montevallo Middle School Montevallo · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 48.6 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 346 |
| 6 | Calera Middle Montevallo · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 41.5 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 767 |
Oak Mountain Middle School in Birmingham leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Shelby County with a Success Index (US) of 73.2. Of the 6 schools shown, 6 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Alabama middle schools rankings, every school on the Shelby County page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Shelby County?
Oak Mountain Middle School in Birmingham, Alabama ranks first among middle schools in Shelby County with a Success Index (US) of 73.2 out of 100 (Enrollment: 1,168).
How are middle schools in Shelby County ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.