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

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Calhoun County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 422 Students

2. Ohatchee High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Calhoun County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 413 Students

3. Hokes Bluff High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

4. Southside High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Etowah County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 770 Students

5. Ashville High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

St Clair County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students

6. Glencoe High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

7. Cherokee County High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cherokee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 465 Students

8. Gaston High School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

9. Gadsden City High School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

10. Douglas High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

St Clair County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 370 Students

2. Rainbow Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Etowah County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 625 Students

3. Glencoe Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

4. Centre Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cherokee County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 457 Students

5. Hokes Bluff Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

6. Gadsden Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gadsden City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 464 Students

7. Douglas Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Marshall County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 496 Students

8. Sardis Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Etowah County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 398 Students

9. Etowah Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Attalla City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 366 Students

10. Sansom Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gadsden City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 335 Students

2. Southside Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Etowah County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 570 Students

3. John S Jones Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Etowah County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 739 Students

4. Glencoe Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

5. Alexandria Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Calhoun County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 720 Students

6. Pleasant Valley Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Calhoun County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 484 Students

7. Ashville Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

St Clair County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 506 Students

8. Ohatchee Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Calhoun County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 440 Students

9. Hokes Bluff Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

10. Centre Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

20,292

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

83%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

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

D+

20.75 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.04 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

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.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,330 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

34 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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