For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,489 students in 35954, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35954, AL are Ivalee Elementary School, Attalla Elementary School and Duck Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 35954 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 35954, AL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35954, AL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ivalee Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
840 Gallant Rd
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-9781
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-9781
Grades: PK-6
| 212 students
Rank: #22.
Attalla Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Cullman Avenue
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-7266
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-7266
Grades: PK-5
| 717 students
Rank: #33.
Duck Springs Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10180 Duck Springs Rd
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-6301
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-6301
Grades: PK-6
| 207 students
Rank: #44.
Etowah Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
316 Jones Street
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-3236
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-3236
Grades: 6-8
| 353 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Etowah County Refocus Center
Alternative School
106 Burke Ave Se
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-8431
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-8431
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
35954, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Cullman Ave
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-7266
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-7266
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 35954, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35954, AL include Ivalee Elementary School, Attalla Elementary School and Duck Springs Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 35954?
5 public elementary schools are located in 35954.
What is the racial composition of students in 35954?
35954 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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