Summary:
Trussville City is home to a single middle school, Hewitt-Trussville Middle School, which serves grades 6 through 8 and enrolls 1,163 students in a district ranked 5th out of 139 in Alabama.
Hewitt-Trussville Middle School is an elite performer, holding a 5-star rating for three consecutive years and ranking in the top 8% of Alabama middle schools (35th out of 443 in 2025-2026). Its strongest subject is science, with 80% of 8th graders proficient—26 points above the state average—and it improved by nearly 7 points year-over-year. English proficiency is remarkably stable across all grades, hovering around 77%, which is roughly 20 points above state levels. The school also boasts an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of 3.7%, compared to 12.0% statewide, and serves a relatively affluent population, with only 16.42% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. Despite a modest per-student spending of $8,729 and an 18:1 student-teacher ratio, the school achieves top-tier results, suggesting highly effective instruction.
The main area of concern is mathematics. Proficiency declines as students advance, dropping from 54.08% in 6th grade to 47.44% in 8th grade, and scores fell notably year-over-year, especially in 7th grade (-5.97 points) and 8th grade (-5.26 points). While the school remains in the top 10% statewide, its ranking has slipped slightly from 23rd to 35th over three years, likely tied to this math dip. For parents, this means your child will receive outstanding science and English instruction in a supportive, high-attendance environment, but you may want to monitor math progress closely and seek additional support if needed. Overall, Hewitt-Trussville Middle School offers a rigorous, well-rounded education with clear strengths and a targeted opportunity for improvement in math.
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