Best 35549 Alabama Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 841 students in 35549, AL.
The top ranked public schools in 35549, AL are Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School and Carbon Hill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35549 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35549, AL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).

Best 35549, AL Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
283 Bulldog Blvd
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-4101
Gr: PK-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Carbon Hill High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
217 Bulldog Boulevard
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-8821
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 35549 Alabama

35549, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
9558 Hwy 124
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-4133
Gr: 7-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 35549, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35549, AL include Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School and Carbon Hill High School.
How many public schools are located in 35549?
2 public schools are located in 35549.
What is the racial composition of students in 35549?
35549 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).

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