Middle Schools in Autauga County

The three middle schools in Autauga County, Alabama—Prattville Junior High School (grades 7-8), Prattville Intermediate School (grades 5-6), and Marbury Middle School (grades 6-8)—serve roughly 1,870 students combined in a district ranked in the middle of Alabama's 139 districts.

If you're looking for the strongest overall academics, Prattville Junior High School leads the pack, especially in 8th-grade math (33% proficient vs. 26% statewide) and science (54% proficient, matching the state average). However, its state ranking has been volatile, swinging from 82nd to 186th over three years, driven largely by weak 7th-grade math scores (just 20% proficient). Meanwhile, Marbury Middle School is the English standout—its 8th graders hit 71% proficiency in English, a remarkable 12 points above the state average—but it struggles significantly in math, with proficiency dropping from 37% in 6th grade to just 22% by 8th grade. Prattville Intermediate School presents the biggest red flag: its 5th-grade math proficiency (28%) sits nearly 17 points below the district average, even though its 5th-grade English scores are right at the state norm.

Across the district, English Language Arts is a clear strength, with all three schools beating state averages in most grades. However, math is highly inconsistent, varying more by grade level than by school. Notably, Marbury Middle School has the highest chronic absenteeism (11.3%) and spends the most per student ($7,989), yet produces the weakest math results—while Prattville Junior High School spends the least ($6,810) and achieves the most. Also, Prattville Intermediate School has the highest free/reduced lunch rate (48%) yet outperforms Marbury in most subjects, showing that poverty rates don't dictate outcomes. For parents, the takeaway is clear: school choice matters less than grade-level and subject-specific strengths, so investigate each school's particular grade before deciding.