For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 971 students in 35905, AL (there are , serving 116 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 35905, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 35905, AL are Glencoe Elementary School, Glencoe Middle School and Glencoe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35905 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35905, AL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35905, AL Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glencoe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
207 N College St
Gadsden, AL 35905
(256) 492-4709
Gadsden, AL 35905
(256) 492-4709
Gr: PK-4 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Glencoe Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
809 Lonesome Bend Rd
Gadsden, AL 35905
(256) 492-5627
Gadsden, AL 35905
(256) 492-5627
Gr: 5-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Glencoe High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
803 Lonesome Bend Rd
Gadsden, AL 35905
(256) 492-2250
Gadsden, AL 35905
(256) 492-2250
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35905, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35905, AL include Glencoe Elementary School, Glencoe Middle School and Glencoe High School.
How many public schools are located in 35905?
3 public schools are located in 35905.
What percentage of students in 35905 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 35905 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35905?
35905 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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