Summary:
Haleyville Middle School is the sole middle school in Haleyville City, serving grades 6-8 with 348 students in a district that ranks in the top 22% of Alabama districts (4-star rating).
For parents, this school offers a mix of clear strengths and one notable concern. The standout positives are in 8th grade, where English proficiency hits 68.75%—more than 10 points above the state average—and science proficiency reaches 62.5%, also well above the state norm. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at just 3.5%, nearly four times better than the state average of 12%, which points to strong student engagement and family involvement despite 56.9% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. The school also maintains a favorable 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio and achieves these results while spending about $9,196 per student, suggesting efficient use of resources.
The biggest red flag is a dramatic decline in 7th grade performance between the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. Math proficiency plunged from 46.9% to 26.79% (a 20-point drop), and English fell from 66.67% to 50.44% (a 16-point drop). This appears to be a cohort-specific issue rather than a school-wide trend, since 6th and 8th grade scores remained stable or improved. The school's state ranking slipped from 80th to 137th, but this likely reflects other schools improving faster rather than Haleyville declining overall. Parents should note that 7th grade is the weakest link across both subjects, while 8th grade English and science are genuine strengths. If your child is entering 7th grade, it would be wise to ask the school about any curriculum changes or support programs being implemented to address this slump.
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