Best High Schools in 35903, AL

High schools
4
Students
2,326
Avg actual
28%
Avg projected
29%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 35903, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hokes Bluff High School

B-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Etowah County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 355 Students

2. Glencoe High School

C

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Etowah County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 285 Students

3. Gaston High School

C

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Etowah County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 368 Students

4. Gadsden City High School

D+

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Gadsden City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1318 Students

Best Middle Schools in 35903, AL

Middle schools
3
Students
864
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 35903, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hokes Bluff Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Etowah County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 305 Students

2. Glencoe Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Etowah County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 304 Students

3. Litchfield Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Gadsden City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 255 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 35903, AL

Elementary schools
6
Students
2,584
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 35903, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Hokes Bluff Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Etowah County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 592 Students

2. Glencoe Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Etowah County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 390 Students

3. Centre Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Cherokee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 647 Students

4. Gaston Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Etowah County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 272 Students

5. Donehoo Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gadsden City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 260 Students

6. Adams Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gadsden City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 423 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 35903, AL

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

35903, AL has a total population of 17,302 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 35903, AL

6,547

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 35903, AL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C-

17.50 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.97 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

13.53 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35903, AL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35903, AL.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,986 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

42 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 35903, AL Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 35903, AL

How many schools are in 35903, AL?

35903, AL has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 6,547 students in total.

How do schools in 35903 perform on state tests?

On average, 14 schools in 35903 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 35903 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35903?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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