Middle Schools in Cullman County

Summary:

Cullman County, Alabama is home to 5 middle schools serving grades 6-8, with each school offering a unique educational experience. Among the standout institutions, West Point Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, achieving high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and outperforming county and state averages in mathematics. Fairview Middle School and Vinemont Middle School also stand out, with Fairview excelling in English Language Arts and 8th grade science, and Vinemont performing well in 6th grade mathematics and 8th grade science.

While some schools in Cullman County demonstrate strong academic performance, others, like Hanceville Middle School, lag behind the county and state averages in mathematics and English Language Arts proficiency. This variation in school performance may be influenced by socioeconomic factors, as Hanceville Middle School has the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients in the county. Additionally, the consistently high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8% across all Cullman County middle schools is an area that warrants further investigation and targeted interventions.

The data also reveals that higher spending per student does not necessarily translate to better academic outcomes, as West Point Middle School, the top-performing school, does not have the highest spending per student in the county. These insights provide a comprehensive overview of the middle schools in Cullman County, highlighting the strengths and areas for improvement for each institution, which can inform decision-making and guide efforts to enhance the educational experiences and outcomes for middle school students in the region.

District Detail

402 Arnold St NE
Cullman, AL 35055-1964

(256) 734-2933

SchoolDigger Rank:
52^nd of 135 Alabama districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 9,901

Primary Schools: 12
Middle Schools: 5
High Schools: 9
Alternative Schools: 1

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Summative Assessment Science (2025)	Summative Assessment English (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fairview Middle School	Public	6-8	841 Welcome Rd	Cullman	35058	Cullman County	Cullman County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 796-0883	291	14	20.3	50.5%	226 (77.7%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (19.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	71.2	98^th of 439 public middle schools	77.7%		71.5	93^rd of 442 public middle schools	79.0%	5	19.4	26.7	43.0	58.0	69.4	70.8	63.0	$7,405	$1,112	$6,266
Good Hope Middle School	Public	6-8	216 Good Hope School RD	Cullman	35057	Cullman County	Cullman County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 734-9600	378	20	19.3	43.9%	313 (82.8%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (9.3%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	23 (6.1%)	62.6	139^th of 439 public middle schools	68.3%		66.8	116^th of 442 public middle schools	73.8%	23	35.0	29.0	33.8	48.9	53.3	52.8	61.7	$6,562	$477	$6,058
Hanceville Middle School	Public	6-8	805 Commercial St SE	Hanceville	35077	Cullman County	Cullman County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 352-6175	284	17	16.7	61.6%	206 (72.5%)	11 (3.9%)	45 (15.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.7%)	45.6	241^st of 439 public middle schools	45.1%		56.7	164^th of 442 public middle schools	62.9%	77	23.6	24.7	23.5	35.7	61.4	46.2	40.8	$7,144	$663	$6,454
Vinemont Middle School	Public	6-8	170 High School Rd	Vinemont	35179	Cullman County	Cullman County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 739-1943	225	13	17.2	49.3%	196 (87.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.6%)	72	96^th of 439 public middle schools	78.1%		78.3	70^th of 442 public middle schools	84.2%	26	48.0	20.0	32.1	59.0	66.7	60.7	67.1	$9,542	$595	$8,920
West Point Middle School	Public	6-8	4545 County Road 1141	Vinemont	35179	Cullman County	Cullman County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 734-5904	397	21	18.9	48.9%	339 (85.4%)	1 (0.3%)	34 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.8%)	72.7	90^th of 439 public middle schools	79.5%		74	81^st of 442 public middle schools	81.7%	9	56.0	24.8	31.1	47.0	65.1	60.7	71.4	$9,369	$1,784	$7,557

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Arab City	6.48 mi	4	8^th
Morgan County	9.89 mi	18	49^th
Marshall County	10.97 mi	17	81^st
Blount County	12.67 mi	17	56^th
Cullman City	14.02 mi	7	10^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Middle Schools in Cullman County

District Detail

West Point Middle School

Vinemont Middle School

Fairview Middle School

Good Hope Middle School

Hanceville Middle School

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