For the 2024 school year, there are 42 public schools serving 14,993 students in Etowah County, AL (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,323 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Etowah County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Etowah County, AL are Eura Brown Elementary School, John S Jones Elementary School and Southside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Etowah County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Etowah County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Etowah County (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.
John S Jones Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 Lumley Rd
Rainbow City, AL 35906
(256) 442-2900
Rainbow City, AL 35906
(256) 442-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 736 students
Rank: #33.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2551 Highway 77
Gadsden, AL 35907
(256) 442-1090
Gadsden, AL 35907
(256) 442-1090
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #44.
Whitesboro Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5080 Leeth Gap Rd
Boaz, AL 35956
(256) 622-1110
Boaz, AL 35956
(256) 622-1110
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #55.
Glencoe Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
207 N College St
Gadsden, AL 35905
(256) 492-4709
Gadsden, AL 35905
(256) 492-4709
Grades: PK-4
| 379 students
Rank: #66.
Ivalee Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
840 Gallant Rd
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-9781
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-9781
Grades: PK-6
| 236 students
Rank: #77.
West End Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6795 Highway 132
Altoona, AL 35952
(256) 622-1085
Altoona, AL 35952
(256) 622-1085
Grades: PK-6
| 372 students
Rank: #88.
Hokes Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5375 Main Street
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-5571
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-5571
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Duck Springs Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10180 Duck Springs Rd
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-6301
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-6301
Grades: PK-6
| 197 students
Rank: #1111.
Gaston Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4550 Us Highway 411
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-8828
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-8828
Grades: PK-6
| 255 students
Rank: #1212.
Rainbow Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
454 Lumbley Rd
Rainbow City, AL 35906
(256) 442-1095
Rainbow City, AL 35906
(256) 442-1095
Grades: 6-8
| 623 students
Rank: #1313.
Carlisle Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8025 Us Highway 431
Boaz, AL 35956
(256) 622-1115
Boaz, AL 35956
(256) 622-1115
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #1414.
Hokes Bluff Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3121 Appalachian Hwy
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-1963
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-1963
Grades: 6-8
| 317 students
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
Hokes Bluff High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1865 Appalachia Rd
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-1360
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-1360
Grades: 9-12
| 372 students
Rank: #1717.
Glencoe Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
809 Lonesome Bend Rd
Gadsden, AL 35905
(256) 492-5627
Gadsden, AL 35905
(256) 492-5627
Grades: 5-8
| 307 students
Rank: #1818.
Southside High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2361 School Drive
Gadsden, AL 35907
(256) 442-2172
Gadsden, AL 35907
(256) 442-2172
Grades: 9-12
| 784 students
Rank: #1919.
Attalla Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Cullman Avenue
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-7266
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-7266
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #2020.
Glencoe High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
803 Lonesome Bend Rd
Gadsden, AL 35905
(256) 492-2250
Gadsden, AL 35905
(256) 492-2250
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
Rank: #2121.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3156 Tabor Rd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-7409
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-7409
Grades: PK-6
| 218 students
Rank: #2222.
Sardis Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Sardis Drive
Boaz, AL 35956
(256) 622-1120
Boaz, AL 35956
(256) 622-1120
Grades: 6-8
| 390 students
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
Gaston High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4550 Us Highway 411
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-8828
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-8828
Grades: 7-12
| 342 students
Rank: #2525.
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: #2626.
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: #2727.
Etowah Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
316 Jones Street
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-3236
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-3236
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
Rank: #2828.
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: #2929.
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: #3030.
Etowah High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 Case Ave
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-8381
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-8381
Grades: 9-12
| 493 students
Rank: #3131.
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: #3232.
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: #33 - 3433. - 34.
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: #33 - 3433. - 34.
West End High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4515 Elm St
Walnut Grove, AL 35990
(256) 622-1112
Walnut Grove, AL 35990
(256) 622-1112
Grades: 7-12
| 383 students
Rank: #3535.
Sardis High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1420 Church St
Boaz, AL 35956
(256) 593-5221
Boaz, AL 35956
(256) 593-5221
Grades: 9-12
| 553 students
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Etowah County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Bridge Inc Gadsden (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
3232 Lay Springs Road
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-6324
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-6324
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
300 Cullman Ave
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-7266
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-7266
Grades: 12
| n/a students
2210 W Meighan Blvd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-3316
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-3316
Grades: 9-12
| 526 students
Etowah Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
715 Raley Street
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 494-9356
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 494-9356
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Etowah County Alternative High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
600 Valley Street
Gadsden, AL 35902
(256) 439-2972
Gadsden, AL 35902
(256) 439-2972
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
Excel Institute (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1147 Walnut St
Gadsden, AL 35902
(256) 546-9176
Gadsden, AL 35902
(256) 546-9176
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2000 S 11th St
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-1373
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-1373
Grades: K-5
| 158 students
1109 Hoke St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-3061
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-3061
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
Southeastern Psychiaric Management Inc (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
3001 Scenic Hwy
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-9265
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-9265
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Weaver Technical Center (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
1001 George Wallace Drive
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-6441
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-6441
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Etowah County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Etowah County, AL include Eura Brown Elementary School, John S Jones Elementary School and Southside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Etowah County, AL?
42 public schools are located in Etowah County, AL.
What percentage of students in Etowah County, AL go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Etowah County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Etowah County, AL?
Etowah County, AL public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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