For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,669 students in 35640, AL (there are , serving 72 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 35640, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 35640, AL are Barkley Bridge Elementary School, Crestline Elementary School and Fe Burleson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35640 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35640, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35640, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barkley Bridge Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2333 Barkley Bridge Rd
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-1931
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-1931
Gr: PK-4 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Crestline Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 Crestline Dr Sw
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-9967
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-9967
Gr: PK-4 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Fe Burleson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 Bethel Road Ne
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-2411
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-2411
Gr: PK-4 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Hartselle Junior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
904 Sparkman Street
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-5426
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-5426
Gr: 7-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Hartselle Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 Petain Street Sw
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-6094
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-6094
Gr: 5-6 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Hartselle High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Bethel Road Ne
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 751-5615
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 751-5615
Gr: 9-12 | 1,004 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Morgan County Learning Center
Alternative School
72 Plainview St
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-6458
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-6458
Gr: 6-12
35640, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hartselle Area Vocational Center (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
904 S Sparkman St
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-5426
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-5426
Gr: 9-12
72 Plainview
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-6458
Hartselle, AL 35640
(256) 773-6458
Gr: PK-6 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35640, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35640, AL include Barkley Bridge Elementary School, Crestline Elementary School and Fe Burleson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 35640?
7 public schools are located in 35640.
What percentage of students in 35640 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 35640 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35640?
35640 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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