Rudd Middle School ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools in 2023 with a state rank of #1022, showing a decline from a peak rank of #720 in 2016.
Math proficiency was 9%, lower than the state average of 30% in 2023, declining from 73% in 2012; reading proficiency was 29%, lower than the 47% state average, with a downward trend since 2013; science proficiency was 19%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 867 students in 2013 to 675 in 2023, while minority enrollment remained high at 87%, and the school served 361 students eligible for free lunch reflecting socioeconomic challenges.
The school serves grades 6–8 with a total enrollment of 675 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 in 2023.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the Alabama state average, reaching 93% in 2023 compared to the state's 88%, indicating strong completion outcomes despite testing challenges.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rudd Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Rudd Middle School's student population of 648 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
648 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rudd Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rudd Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1022 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
34%
12%
Black
50%
31%
White
14%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Jefferson County School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rudd Middle School's ranking?
Rudd Middle School is ranked #1022 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Rudd Middle School often compared to?
Rudd Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Claychalkville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Rudd Middle School?
648 students attend Rudd Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Rudd Middle School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rudd Middle School?
Rudd Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rudd Middle School offer ?
Rudd Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rudd Middle School part of?
Rudd Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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