Top Rankings
Gadsden City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,858 students in Gadsden City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Gadsden City School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
15 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
4,858 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
297 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Gadsden City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#87 out of 143 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Graduation Rate
86%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.62
# American Indian Students
26 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
42 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
923 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
10%
# Black Students
2,262 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
47%
32%
# White Students
1,526 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
31%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
72 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
116
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
441
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
374
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
408
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
366
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
350
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
409
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
388
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
340
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
325
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
366
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
332
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
320
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
323
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,872 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,569 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,872
$12,931
Spending / Student
$12,569
$12,150
Best Gadsden City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eura Brown Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1231 Alcott Rd
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-0011
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-0011
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #22.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 Noccalula Rd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-2711
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-2711
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #33.
Gadsden Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
612 Tracy St
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-6341
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-6341
Grades: 6-8
| 431 students
Rank: #44.
Floyd Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Black Creek Rd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-0836
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-0836
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Rank: #55.
Gadsden City High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1917 Black Creek Parkway
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 543-3614
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 543-3614
Grades: 9-12
| 1,341 students
Rank: #66.
Walnut Park Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3200 Walnut St
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-4665
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-4665
Grades: PK-5
| 200 students
Rank: #77.
Sansom Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2210 W Meighan Blvd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-4992
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-4992
Grades: 6-8
| 361 students
Rank: #88.
Donehoo Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1109 E Broad St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 546-3604
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 546-3604
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #99.
Litchfield Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1109 Hoke St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-6793
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-6793
Grades: 6-8
| 261 students
Rank: #1010.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
919 Raley St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-4952
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-4952
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #1111.
Thompson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
236 Goldenrod Ave
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-7011
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-7011
Grades: PK-5
| 201 students
Rank: #1212.
W E Striplin Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Cleveland Ave
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-8616
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-8616
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: n/an/a
C I T Y Program
Alternative School
435 E Chestnut
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 543-2489
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 543-2489
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gadsden City Alternative School
Alternative School
607 S 12th St
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-5446
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-5446
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Therapeutic Academic Program
Alternative School
201 College St
Gadsden, AL 35902
(256) 549-2961
Gadsden, AL 35902
(256) 549-2961
Grades: 1-5
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gadsden City School District?
Gadsden City School District manages 15 public schools serving 4,858 students.
What is the rank of Gadsden City School District?
Gadsden City School District is ranked #94 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gadsden City School District?
47% of Gadsden City School District students are Black, 31% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gadsden City School District?
Gadsden City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Gadsden City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,569 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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