For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 829 students in 35901, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 35901, AL are Gadsden Middle School and Gaston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 35901 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35901, AL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35901, AL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gadsden Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
612 Tracy St
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-6341
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-6341
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Gaston High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4550 Us Highway 411
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-8828
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-8828
Gr: 7-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Etowah County Special Education Learning Center
Special Education School
401 Broad Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 442-1050
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 442-1050
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Gadsden City Alternative School
Alternative School
607 S 12th St
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-5446
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-5446
Gr: 6-12
35901, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2000 S 11th St
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-1373
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-1373
Gr: K-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 35901, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 35901, AL include Gadsden Middle School and Gaston High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 35901?
4 public middle schools are located in 35901.
What is the racial composition of students in 35901?
35901 public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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