For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,309 students in 35904, AL.
The top ranked public high school in 35904, AL is Gadsden City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 35904 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 35904, AL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 35904 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gadsden City High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35904, AL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gadsden City High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1917 Black Creek Parkway
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 543-3614
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 543-3614
Gr: 9-12 | 1,309 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
35904, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Bridge Inc Gadsden (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3232 Lay Springs Road
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-6324
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-6324
2210 W Meighan Blvd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-3316
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-3316
Gr: 9-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Southeastern Psychiaric Management Inc (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
3001 Scenic Hwy
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-9265
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-9265
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 35904, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in 35904, AL include Gadsden City High School.
How many public high schools are located in 35904?
1 public high schools are located in 35904.
What is the racial composition of students in 35904?
35904 public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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