Best Public High Schools in 35453 (Cottondale, AL) (2025-26)

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Best 35453 Alabama Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,072 students in 35453, AL.

The top ranked public high school in 35453, AL is Paul W Bryant High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high school in zipcode 35453 have an score of 6% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and score of 11% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 35453, AL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 35453 have a of 89%, which is equal to the Alabama average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Paul W Bryant High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).

Best 35453, AL Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Paul W Bryant High School

(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
:

Bottom 50%

6315 Mary Harmon Bryant Drive
Cottondale, AL 35453
(205) 759-3538

Gr: 9-12 | 1,072 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 35453, AL?

The top ranked public high schools in 35453, AL include Paul W Bryant High School.

How many public high schools are located in 35453?

1 public high schools are located in 35453.

What is the racial composition of students in 35453?

35453 public high schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).