Brewton Middle School

Brewton Middle School in Brewton, AL, serves 319 students in grades 5-8 within the highly-rated Brewton City district, which ranks in the 86th percentile statewide. This school stands out as a clear academic leader in its region, dramatically outperforming nearby alternatives like W S Neal Middle School and Thurgood Marshall Middle School in nearly every subject and grade level.

Brewton's strongest subject is English Language Arts, where all four grade levels exceed state averages—8th grade shines especially bright with a 73.97% proficiency rate, beating W S Neal by 26 points and Thurgood Marshall by 33 points. Science is another standout, with 8th graders achieving 68.49% proficiency, well above the state average of 54.12%. While math scores have shown some year-to-year fluctuation, the school generally stays competitive with state benchmarks. Perhaps most impressive is how well the school supports its students: despite 55% qualifying for free or reduced lunch, economically disadvantaged students rank in the 83rd percentile statewide—nearly matching the performance of the general student body. The school also maintains a favorable 15:1 student-teacher ratio, smaller than both neighboring schools.

Attendance is another major advantage. Brewton's chronic absenteeism rate has dropped dramatically from 18.8% to just 10.0% over two years—now below the state average and less than half the rate at W S Neal (23.9%). The school achieves these results while spending about $4,000 less per student than Thurgood Marshall. While the school's state ranking has slipped from 37th to 90th over the past two years, it remains in the top 20% of Alabama middle schools and far ahead of W S Neal (279th) and Thurgood Marshall (349th). Families should note that special education performance has declined in recent years, but overall, Brewton Middle School offers a substantially stronger educational option than nearby alternatives.