Best 35747 Alabama Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,352 students in 35747, AL.
The top ranked public schools in 35747, AL are Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School, Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle School and Kate D Smith Dar High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35747 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35747, AL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).

Best 35747, AL Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6077 Main St
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-2226
Gr: PK-4 | 591 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6077 Main St
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-5950
Gr: 5-8 | 364 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Kate D Smith Dar High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6077 Main St
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-4238
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 35747, AL?
How many public schools are located in 35747?
3 public schools are located in 35747.
What is the racial composition of students in 35747?
35747 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).

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