For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,954 students in 35023, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in 35023, AL are Oak Grove High School and Hueytown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 35023 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 35023, AL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 35023 have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oak Grove High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35023, AL Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9494 Oak Grove Pkwy
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5000
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5000
Grades: 6-12
| 744 students
Rank: #22.
Hueytown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4881 15th Street Road
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4150
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,210 students
Rank: n/an/a
W E Donaldson
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
100 Warrior Ln
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 436-3681
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 436-3681
Grades: 9
| n/a students
35023, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jefferson County Couns And Learning Ctrwest (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
131 Dabbs Avenue
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4130
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4130
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 35023, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in 35023, AL include Oak Grove High School and Hueytown High School.
How many public high schools are located in 35023?
3 public high schools are located in 35023.
What is the racial composition of students in 35023?
35023 public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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