Best Public Schools in 35979 (Higdon, AL) (2025-26)

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Best 35979 Alabama Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 703 students in 35979, AL.

The top ranked public school in 35979, AL is North Sand Mountain School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public school in zipcode 35979 have an score of 35% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and score of 62% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35979, AL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.

Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).

Best 35979, AL Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

North Sand Mountain School

(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
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Top 30%

29333 Al Highway 71
Higdon, AL 35979
(256) 597-2368

Gr: PK-12 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 35979, AL?

The top ranked public schools in 35979, AL include North Sand Mountain School.

How many public schools are located in 35979?

1 public schools are located in 35979.

What is the racial composition of students in 35979?

35979 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).