For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 950 students in 35654, AL.
The top ranked public schools in 35654, AL are Tharptown Elementary School and Tharptown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35654 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35654, AL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35654, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tharptown Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
145 Highway 80
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-3404
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-3404
Gr: PK-6 | 548 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Tharptown High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 Highway 80
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-6485
Russellville, AL 35654
(256) 332-6485
Gr: 7-12 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35654, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35654, AL include Tharptown Elementary School and Tharptown High School.
How many public schools are located in 35654?
2 public schools are located in 35654.
What is the racial composition of students in 35654?
35654 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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