For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,188 students in 35044, AL.
The top ranked public schools in 35044, AL are Ah Watwood Elementary School, Childersburg Middle School and Childersburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35044 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35044, AL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35044, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ah Watwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3002 Limbaugh Blvd
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5460
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5460
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #22.
Childersburg Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 4th St Se
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5505
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5505
Grades: 6-8
| 269 students
Rank: #33.
Childersburg Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
235 Pinecrest Drive
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5525
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5525
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #44.
Childersburg High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Fay S Perry Dr
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5477
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 315-5477
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Rank: n/an/a
Childersburg Boot Camp
Special Education School
926 Selma Highway
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 378-3821
Childersburg, AL 35044
(256) 378-3821
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35044, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35044, AL include Ah Watwood Elementary School, Childersburg Middle School and Childersburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 35044?
5 public schools are located in 35044.
What is the racial composition of students in 35044?
35044 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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