For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 351 students in 35549, AL.
The top ranked public high school in 35549, AL is Carbon Hill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 35549 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 35549, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 35549 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carbon Hill 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35549, AL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carbon Hill High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
217 Bulldog Boulevard
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-8821
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-8821
Grades: 9-12
| 351 students
35549, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carbon Hill Start School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9558 Hwy 124
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-4133
Carbon Hill, AL 35549
(205) 924-4133
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 35549, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in 35549, AL include Carbon Hill High School.
How many public high schools are located in 35549?
1 public high schools are located in 35549.
What is the racial composition of students in 35549?
35549 public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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