For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,448 students in 35967, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35967, AL are Little Ridge Intermediate School, Fort Payne Middle School and Ruhuma Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 35967 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 35967, AL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35967, AL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Little Ridge Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 45th St Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-0535
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-0535
Grades: 3-5
| 755 students
Rank: #22.
Fort Payne Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4910 Martin Ave Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-7501
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-7501
Grades: 6-8
| 756 students
Rank: #33.
Ruhuma Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3371 County Road 81
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3377
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3377
Grades: PK-8
| 163 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative School
Alternative School
155 20th Street Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3711
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3711
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
4111 Williams Ave Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3201
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256) 845-3201
Grades: PK-2
| 774 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 35967, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 35967, AL include Little Ridge Intermediate School, Fort Payne Middle School and Ruhuma Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 35967?
5 public elementary schools are located in 35967.
What is the racial composition of students in 35967?
35967 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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