For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 247 students in 35903, AL.
The top-ranked public middle school in 35903, AL is Litchfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 35903 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35903, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35903, AL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Litchfield Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1109 Hoke St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-6793
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-6793
Gr: 6-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
C I T Y Program
Alternative School
435 E Chestnut
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 543-2489
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 543-2489
Gr: 6-12
35903, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Etowah Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
715 Raley Street
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 494-9356
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 494-9356
1109 Hoke St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-3061
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-3061
Gr: 9-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Weaver Technical Center (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
1001 George Wallace Drive
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-6441
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-6441
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 35903, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 35903, AL include Litchfield Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 35903?
2 public middle schools are located in 35903.
What is the racial composition of students in 35903?
35903 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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