For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,697 students in 35802, AL (there are 9 private schools, serving 2,353 private students). 61% of all K-12 students in 35802, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 35802, AL are Jones Valley Elementary School, Roger B Chaffee Elementary School and Virgil Grissom High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35802 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in 35802, AL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best 35802, AL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jones Valley Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4908 Garth Rd Se
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-7220
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-7220
Grades: PK-6
| 461 students
Rank: #22.
Roger B Chaffee Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7900 Whittier Road Sw
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-7040
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-7040
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #33.
Virgil Grissom High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Haysland Road
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-8000
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,952 students
Rank: #44.
Whitesburg Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6810 Whitesburg Drive Se
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-7520
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-7520
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #55.
Whitesburg Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
107 Sanders Rd
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-7780
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-7780
Grades: 6-8
| 591 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mental Health Center
Special Education School
4040 Memorial Pkwy S W
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 533-1970
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 533-1970
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35802, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35802, AL include Jones Valley Elementary School, Roger B Chaffee Elementary School and Virgil Grissom High School.
How many public schools are located in 35802, AL?
6 public schools are located in 35802, AL.
What percentage of students in 35802, AL go to public school?
61% of all K-12 students in 35802, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35802, AL?
35802, AL public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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