Middle Schools in Midfield City

There is just one middle school in the Midfield City district, Rutledge School, which serves grades 5 through 8 and enrolls 288 students in this small Alabama community.

For parents, the most important thing to know is that Rutledge School is facing serious academic challenges, especially in math. The school ranks in the bottom 10% of all middle schools in Alabama (400th out of 443), and math proficiency drops dramatically as students get older—from about 17% in 5th grade down to just 3% in 8th grade. English scores are better, ranging from 43% in 5th grade to 30% in 8th grade, but still well below state averages. Only 18% of 8th graders are proficient in science, compared to 54% statewide. The student-teacher ratio is also on the higher side at nearly 20 students per teacher, and a very large share of the student body—over 90%—qualifies for free or reduced lunch, which reflects the high level of economic need in the area.

There is one very encouraging bright spot: chronic absenteeism at Rutledge School is just 2.7%, which is far lower than the district average of 5.6% and the state average of 12%. This means students are showing up to school consistently, which gives the school a strong foundation to build on. The school’s ranking did improve slightly from the 7th percentile in 2024-2025 to the 10th percentile in 2025-2026, a small but positive sign. For parents, the picture is clear: the school has a reliable attendance culture and a relative strength in English, but math instruction and support need urgent attention to reverse the steep decline in proficiency as students advance through the grades.