For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,727 students in 35904, AL (there are , serving 253 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 35904, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 35904, AL are Mitchell Elementary School, Highland Elementary School and Walnut Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35904 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35904, AL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35904, AL 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 Noccalula Rd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-2711
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-2711
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3156 Tabor Rd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-7409
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-7409
Grades: PK-6
| 223 students
Rank: #33.
Walnut Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Walnut St
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-4665
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-4665
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #44.
Sansom Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2210 W Meighan Blvd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-4992
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-4992
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Rank: #55.
Floyd Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Black Creek Rd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-0836
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-0836
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #66.
Gadsden City High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1917 Black Creek Parkway
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 543-3614
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 543-3614
Grades: 9-12
| 1,309 students
35904, Alabama 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Bridge Inc Gadsden (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3232 Lay Springs Road
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-6324
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-6324
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2210 W Meighan Blvd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-3316
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-3316
Grades: 9-12
| 526 students
Southeastern Psychiaric Management Inc (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
3001 Scenic Hwy
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-9265
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-9265
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35904, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35904, AL include Mitchell Elementary School, Highland Elementary School and Walnut Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 35904?
6 public schools are located in 35904.
What percentage of students in 35904 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 35904 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35904?
35904 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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