Middle Schools in Demopolis City

Demopolis City is home to a single middle school, Demopolis Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and enrolls 394 students within the Demopolis City district, a system ranked in the top quarter of Alabama districts.

For parents, the standout story here is consistent, above-average performance. Demopolis Middle School has earned a 4-star rating for three straight years and has climbed 20 spots in the state rankings. The school’s biggest strength is 6th grade math, where 58% of students are proficient—a remarkable 23 points above the state average. Science is also a highlight, with 8th graders hitting nearly 64% proficiency, about 10 points higher than the rest of Alabama. While math proficiency does decline as students move from 6th to 8th grade (a common statewide trend), the most recent 8th grade class showed dramatic improvement, jumping more than 9 points in math, 18 points in science, and 14 points in English in a single year. English scores are steady and slightly above state averages across all grades.

This success is especially notable given that nearly 60% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. Despite that challenge, the school beats state averages in six of seven subject-grade combinations. Chronic absenteeism is also lower than the state norm, and the student-teacher ratio is a favorable 14.3 to 1. While there is no comparison school in the area, Demopolis Middle School clearly punches above its weight, offering strong academics, particularly in math and science, and a positive trajectory that makes it a solid choice for families in the Demopolis area.