For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,853 students in 35903, AL (there are , serving 95 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 35903, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 35903, AL are Hokes Bluff Elementary School, Donehoo Elementary School and Hokes Bluff High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35903 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35903, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35903, AL Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hokes Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5375 Main Street
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-5571
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-5571
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Donehoo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1109 E Broad St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 546-3604
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 546-3604
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Hokes Bluff High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1865 Appalachia Rd
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-1360
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-1360
Gr: 9-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Litchfield Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1109 Hoke St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-6793
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-6793
Gr: 6-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
919 Raley St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-4952
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-4952
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
35903, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1109 Hoke St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-3061
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-3061
Gr: 9-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Weaver Technical Center (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
1001 George Wallace Drive
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-6441
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-6441
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 35903, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 35903, AL include Hokes Bluff Elementary School, Donehoo Elementary School and Hokes Bluff High School.
How many public schools are located in 35903?
6 public schools are located in 35903.
What percentage of students in 35903 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 35903 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35903?
35903 public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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