For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,558 students in 35633, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 216 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 35633, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 35633, AL are Forest Hills School, Underwood Elementary School and Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35633 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35633, AL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 35633, AL Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Hills School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 Stovall Dr
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 768-2500
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 768-2500
Gr: K-5 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Underwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4725 Highway 157
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-8939
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-8939
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Central High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3000 County Road 200
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-2903
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-2903
Gr: 7-12 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
3000 County Road 200
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-2903
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-2903
Gr: PK-6 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
35633, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12101 Highway 157 N
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-4816
Florence, AL 35633
(256) 764-4816
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 35633, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 35633, AL include Forest Hills School, Underwood Elementary School and Central High School.
How many public schools are located in 35633?
4 public schools are located in 35633.
What percentage of students in 35633 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 35633 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35633?
35633 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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