For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,237 students in Gadsden, AL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Gadsden, AL are Southside High School, Glencoe High School and Gaston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gadsden, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Gadsden have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Gadsden, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Glencoe 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 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Gadsden, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southside High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2361 School Drive
Gadsden, AL 35907
(256) 442-2172
Gadsden, AL 35907
(256) 442-2172
Gr: 9-12 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Glencoe High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
803 Lonesome Bend Rd
Gadsden, AL 35905
(256) 492-2250
Gadsden, AL 35905
(256) 492-2250
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Gaston High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4550 Us Highway 411
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-8828
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-8828
Gr: 7-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Hokes Bluff High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1865 Appalachia Rd
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-1360
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-1360
Gr: 9-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
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 | 1,361 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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
Rank: n/an/a
Downtown Educational Center
Alternative School
220 Locust Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-5446
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-5446
Gr: 6-12
Gadsden, 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%
Etowah Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
715 Raley Street
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 494-9356
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 494-9356
Etowah County Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
600 Valley Street
Gadsden, AL 35902
(256) 439-2972
Gadsden, AL 35902
(256) 439-2972
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 132:1
Excel Institute (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1147 Walnut St
Gadsden, AL 35902
(256) 546-9176
Gadsden, AL 35902
(256) 546-9176
2000 S 11th St
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-1373
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-1373
Gr: K-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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%
Southeastern Psychiaric Management Inc (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
3001 Scenic Hwy
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-9265
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-9265
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 high schools in Gadsden, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gadsden, AL include Southside High School, Glencoe High School and Gaston High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gadsden?
7 public high schools are located in Gadsden.
What is the racial composition of students in Gadsden?
Gadsden public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Gadsden are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gadsden include: Glencoe High School vs. Southside High School, Gaston High School vs. Southside High School, Hokes Bluff High School vs. Southside High School
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