For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 338 students in 35904, AL.
The top-ranked public middle school in 35904, AL is Sansom Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 35904 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35904, AL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35904, AL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sansom Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2210 W Meighan Blvd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-4992
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-4992
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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 middle schools in 35904, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 35904, AL include Sansom Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 35904?
1 public middle schools are located in 35904.
What is the racial composition of students in 35904?
35904 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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