Best Schools in 35906, AL
35906, AL has 10 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,032 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in 35906 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 35906, AL
The top high schools in 35906, 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. Gadsden City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1318 Students
Best Middle Schools in 35906, AL
The top middle schools in 35906, 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. Sansom Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 376 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 35906, AL
The top elementary schools in 35906, 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. Walnut Park Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gadsden City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 35906, AL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
35906, AL has a total population of 10,497 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 35906, 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 35906, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 35906, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 35906, 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 35906, AL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 35906, AL
How many schools are in 35906, AL?
35906, AL has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,032 students in total.
How do schools in 35906 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 35906 score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 35906 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 35906?
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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