For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 367 students in 35903, AL.
The top ranked public high school in 35903, AL is Hokes Bluff High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 35903 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 35903, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 35903 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hokes Bluff 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35903, AL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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 high schools in 35903, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in 35903, AL include Hokes Bluff High School.
How many public high schools are located in 35903?
2 public high schools are located in 35903.
What is the racial composition of students in 35903?
35903 public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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