For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 3,164 students in Gadsden, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Gadsden, AL are Hokes Bluff High School, Southside High School and Glencoe 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 18% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in Gadsden have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Gadsden, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is equal to the Alabama average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hokes Bluff 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 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Gadsden, AL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hokes Bluff High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1865 Appalachia Rd
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-1360
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-1360
Grades: 9-12
| 372 students
Rank: #22.
Southside High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2361 School Drive
Gadsden, AL 35907
(256) 442-2172
Gadsden, AL 35907
(256) 442-2172
Grades: 9-12
| 784 students
Rank: #33.
Glencoe High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
803 Lonesome Bend Rd
Gadsden, AL 35905
(256) 492-2250
Gadsden, AL 35905
(256) 492-2250
Grades: 9-12
| 325 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 7-12
| 342 students
Rank: #55.
Gadsden City High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1917 Black Creek Parkway
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 543-3614
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 543-3614
Grades: 9-12
| 1,341 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gadsden City Alternative School
Alternative School
607 S 12th St
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-5446
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-5446
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Gadsden, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Bridge Inc Gadsden (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
3232 Lay Springs Road
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-6324
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-6324
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2210 W Meighan Blvd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-3316
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-3316
Grades: 9-12
| 526 students
Etowah Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
715 Raley Street
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 494-9356
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 494-9356
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Etowah County Alternative High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
600 Valley Street
Gadsden, AL 35902
(256) 439-2972
Gadsden, AL 35902
(256) 439-2972
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
Excel Institute (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1147 Walnut St
Gadsden, AL 35902
(256) 546-9176
Gadsden, AL 35902
(256) 546-9176
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2000 S 11th St
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-1373
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-1373
Grades: K-5
| 158 students
1109 Hoke St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-3061
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-3061
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
Southeastern Psychiaric Management Inc (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
3001 Scenic Hwy
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-9265
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-9265
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Weaver Technical Center (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
1001 George Wallace Drive
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-6441
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-6441
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gadsden, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Gadsden, AL include Hokes Bluff High School, Southside High School and Glencoe High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gadsden, AL?
7 public high schools are located in Gadsden, AL.
What is the racial composition of students in Gadsden, AL?
Gadsden, AL public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 44% (majority Black).
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