For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 993 students in 35660, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in 35660, AL are L E Willson Elementary School, Sheffield Junior High School and Sheffield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35660 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35660, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35660, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
L E Willson Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2200 31st St
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 386-5730
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 386-5730
Gr: 3-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Sheffield Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1803 30th St
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 386-5735
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 386-5735
Gr: 7-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Sheffield High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2800 19th Ave
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 383-6052
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 383-6052
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
900 Annapolis Avenue
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 386-5720
Sheffield, AL 35660
(256) 386-5720
Gr: PK-2 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 35660, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 35660, AL include L E Willson Elementary School, Sheffield Junior High School and Sheffield High School.
How many public schools are located in 35660?
4 public schools are located in 35660.
What is the racial composition of students in 35660?
35660 public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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