For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 539 students in 35401, AL.
The top-ranked public middle school in 35401, AL is Westlawn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 35401 have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35401, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35401, AL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westlawn Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1715 Martin L King Jr Blvd
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3673
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3673
Gr: 6-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Stars Academy
Alternative School
3834 21st Street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3629
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3629
Gr: K-12
35401, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Night High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1715 Martin Luther King Jr,blv
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3511
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3511
Gr: 9-12
Oak Hill School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3834 21st Street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3629
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3629
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
3834 21st St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3646
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3646
Gr: 3-5 | 201 students
Tuscaloosa Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1103 17th St
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3632
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3632
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 97%
2010 First Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3631
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
(205) 759-3631
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 35401, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 35401, AL include Westlawn Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 35401?
2 public middle schools are located in 35401.
What is the racial composition of students in 35401?
35401 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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