For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,835 students in 35903, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35903, AL are Hokes Bluff Elementary School, Hokes Bluff Middle School and Donehoo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 35903 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 35903, AL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 48% (majority Black).
Best 35903, AL Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hokes Bluff Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 592 students
Rank: #22.
Hokes Bluff Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3121 Appalachian Hwy
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-1963
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-1963
Grades: 6-8
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
Donehoo Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 260 students
Rank: #44.
Litchfield Middle School
Magnet 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
| 255 students
Rank: #55.
Adams Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 423 students
Rank: n/an/a
C I T Y Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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 elementary schools in 35903, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35903, AL include Hokes Bluff Elementary School, Hokes Bluff Middle School and Donehoo Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 35903?
6 public elementary schools are located in 35903.
What is the racial composition of students in 35903?
35903 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 48% (majority Black).
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