Best Schools in Gadsden, AL
Gadsden, AL has a total of 51 schools including 15 high schools, 11 middle schools and 24 elementary schools. A total of 20,292 students attend Gadsden, AL schools. On average, schools in Gadsden score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Gadsden meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Gadsden, AL
Gadsden, AL has 15 high schools with 6,262 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Gadsden score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Gadsden don't meet expectations.
1. Pleasant Valley High School
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Calhoun County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 422 Students
2. Ohatchee High School
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Calhoun County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 413 Students
3. Hokes Bluff High School
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Etowah County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 355 Students
4. Southside High School
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Etowah County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 770 Students
5. Ashville High School
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St Clair County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students
6. Glencoe High School
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Etowah County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 285 Students
7. Cherokee County High School
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Cherokee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 465 Students
8. Gaston High School
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Etowah County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 368 Students
9. Gadsden City High School
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Gadsden City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1318 Students
10. Douglas High School
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Marshall County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 674 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gadsden, AL
Gadsden, AL has 11 middle schools with 4,416 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Gadsden score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Gadsden meet expectations.
1. Ashville Middle School
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St Clair County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 370 Students
2. Rainbow Middle School
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Etowah County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 625 Students
3. Glencoe Middle School
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Etowah County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 304 Students
4. Centre Middle School
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Cherokee County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 457 Students
5. Hokes Bluff Middle School
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Etowah County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 305 Students
6. Gadsden Middle School
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Gadsden City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 464 Students
7. Douglas Middle School
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Marshall County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 496 Students
8. Sardis Middle School
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Etowah County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 398 Students
9. Etowah Middle School
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Attalla City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 366 Students
10. Sansom Middle School
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Gadsden City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 376 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gadsden, AL
Gadsden, AL has 24 elementary schools with 9,607 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Gadsden score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Gadsden meet expectations.
1. Eura Brown Elementary School
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Gadsden City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 335 Students
2. Southside Elementary School
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Etowah County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 570 Students
3. John S Jones Elementary School
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Etowah County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 739 Students
4. Glencoe Elementary School
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Etowah County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 390 Students
5. Alexandria Elementary School
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Calhoun County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 720 Students
6. Pleasant Valley Elementary School
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Calhoun County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 484 Students
7. Ashville Elementary School
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St Clair County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 506 Students
8. Ohatchee Elementary School
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Calhoun County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 440 Students
9. Hokes Bluff Elementary School
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Etowah County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 592 Students
10. Centre Elementary School
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Cherokee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 647 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gadsden, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gadsden, AL has a total population of 44,481 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gadsden, 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 Gadsden, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gadsden, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gadsden, AL.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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