A−
Chelsea Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
2321 Highway 39, Chelsea, AL 35043 · (205) 682-7210 · Part of Shelby County School District
Students
831
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
29%
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Chelsea Middle School
- School Grade A−: near the top of Alabama’s public schools
- Reading / language arts 18 pts above the state
- Enrollment down 22.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency26%
State average 22%
Reading / language arts63%
State average 45.4%
Location
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2321 Highway 39, Chelsea
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6266
Grade 7263
Grade 8302
Enrollment over time
1,075’20
1,061’21
951’22
857’23
831’24
Down 22.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 76%Black 11%Hispanic 8%Two or more races 3%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.