For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,853 students in 35903, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 95 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 35903, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 35903, AL are Hokes Bluff Elementary School, Donehoo Elementary School and Litchfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35903 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35903, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35903, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hokes Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5375 Main Street
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-5571
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-5571
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #22.
Donehoo Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1109 E Broad St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 546-3604
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 546-3604
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: #33.
Litchfield Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1109 Hoke St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-6793
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-6793
Grades: 6-8
| 247 students
Rank: #44.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
919 Raley St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-4952
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-4952
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #55.
Hokes Bluff High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1865 Appalachia Rd
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-1360
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-1360
Grades: 9-12
| 367 students
Rank: n/an/a
C I T Y Program
Alternative School
435 E Chestnut
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 543-2489
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 543-2489
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
35903, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Etowah Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
715 Raley Street
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 494-9356
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 494-9356
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1109 Hoke St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-3061
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-3061
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
Weaver Technical Center (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
1001 George Wallace Drive
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-6441
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-6441
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35903, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35903, AL include Hokes Bluff Elementary School, Donehoo Elementary School and Litchfield Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 35903?
6 public schools are located in 35903.
What percentage of students in 35903 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 35903 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35903?
35903 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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