Best Schools in 35904, AL
35904, AL has 22 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 10,190 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in 35904 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35904, AL
The top high schools in 35904, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southside High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Etowah County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 770 Students
2. Sardis High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Etowah County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students
3. Gaston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Etowah County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 368 Students
4. Etowah High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Attalla City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 472 Students
5. Gadsden City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1318 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35904, AL
The top middle schools in 35904, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rainbow Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Etowah County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 625 Students
2. Gadsden Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 464 Students
3. Etowah Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Attalla City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 366 Students
4. Sansom Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 376 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35904, AL
The top elementary schools in 35904, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eura Brown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 335 Students
2. John S Jones Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Etowah County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 739 Students
3. Southside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Etowah County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 570 Students
4. Ivalee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Etowah County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 240 Students
5. Mitchell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 255 Students
6. Duck Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Etowah County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 211 Students
7. Gaston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Etowah County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 272 Students
8. Highland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Etowah County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 225 Students
9. Attalla Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Attalla City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 700 Students
10. Walnut Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35904, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35904, AL has a total population of 13,588 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 80%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35904, AL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 35904, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.69 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35904, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35904, AL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 35904, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35904, AL
How many schools are in 35904, AL?
35904, AL has 22 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 10,190 students in total.
How do schools in 35904 perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in 35904 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 35904 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35904?
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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