Cullman Middle School

Cullman Middle School, located in Cullman, AL, serves 491 students in grades 7-8 and is part of the highly-rated Cullman City district, which ranks in the top 6% of districts statewide.

This school is a consistent academic powerhouse. It currently ranks 9th out of 443 middle schools in Alabama (98th percentile) and has never dropped below the 96th percentile in the past decade. The numbers are striking: 8th-grade math proficiency is 62.8% compared to the state average of 26.4%, and 8th-grade science proficiency is an impressive 86.4% versus 54.1% statewide. English proficiency is similarly strong, with roughly 86% of students meeting standards. What truly sets this school apart is its success across all student groups. Special education students rank in the 97th percentile statewide, and multi-racial students rank in the 99th percentile—extraordinary results that show the school's approach works for everyone, not just a select few. The school also excels at getting kids to class, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 4.2%, far below the state average of 12%.

Compared to nearby schools, the difference is dramatic. While Hartselle Junior High School is also a strong performer (19th statewide), Cullman Middle still leads it in both math and science proficiency. The gap widens considerably with West Point Middle School (71st) and Fairview Middle School (128th), where 8th-grade math proficiency drops to around 30%. Even more telling, Cullman Middle achieves these results while spending only modestly more per student than some of these lower-performing schools, suggesting its success comes from instructional quality and school culture rather than budget alone. For parents seeking a middle school where their child will be challenged, supported, and consistently engaged, Cullman Middle School is an exceptional choice.