Middle Schools in Demopolis City

Demopolis City, Alabama is home to a single middle school, Demopolis Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. This school stands out as the sole middle school option for families in the Demopolis City school district.

Demopolis Middle School has a student population of 436, with a diverse racial makeup that is 39.68% White, 54.36% African American, 4.36% Hispanic, 0.92% Asian, 0.23% Native American, and 0.46% two or more races. The school's academic performance is mixed, with 6th grade students excelling in Mathematics and English, but lower proficiency rates in 7th and 8th grade subjects. Compared to the state of Alabama, Demopolis Middle School's proficiency rates are generally higher, particularly in 6th grade core subjects.

Despite serving a student population with a high percentage (69.5%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Demopolis Middle School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.8 and per-student spending of $8,635. The school's ranking has improved in recent years, moving from 170th out of 432 middle schools in 2021-2022 to 124th out of 442 in 2023-2024, and it is currently rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. These positive trends suggest that the school is making strides in enhancing the educational experience and outcomes for its students.