For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 349 students in 35549, AL.
The top-ranked public high school in 35549, AL is Carbon Hill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 35549 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in 35549, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 35549 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carbon Hill High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best 35549, AL Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carbon Hill High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
217 Bulldog Boulevard
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-8821
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-8821
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
35549, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carbon Hill Start School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9558 Hwy 124
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-4133
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-4133
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 35549, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 35549, AL include Carbon Hill High School.
How many public high schools are located in 35549?
1 public high schools are located in 35549.
What is the racial composition of students in 35549?
35549 public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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