For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,862 students in Gardendale, AL (there are 4 private schools, serving 839 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Gardendale, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Gardendale, AL are Snow Rogers Elementary School, Gardendale Elementary School and Bragg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gardendale, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Gardendale have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Gardendale, AL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Snow Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2636 Snow Rogers Rd
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-5400
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
Gardendale Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
860 Bauers Ln
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-3550
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-3550
Grades: PK-5
| 702 students
Rank: #33.
Bragg Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
840 Hazels Way
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-2600
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-2600
Grades: 6-8
| 762 students
Rank: #44.
Gardendale High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Main St
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-3600
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205) 379-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,039 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gardendale, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Gardendale, AL include Snow Rogers Elementary School, Gardendale Elementary School and Bragg Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Gardendale, AL?
4 public schools are located in Gardendale, AL.
What percentage of students in Gardendale, AL go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Gardendale, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gardendale, AL?
Gardendale, AL public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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