For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 247 students in 35903, AL.
The top ranked public middle school in 35903, AL is Litchfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 35903 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35903, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35903, AL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 247 students
Rank: n/an/a
C I T Y Program
Alternative School
435 E Chestnut
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 543-2489
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 543-2489
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
35903, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Etowah Academy (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
715 Raley Street
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 494-9356
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 494-9356
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1109 Hoke St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-3061
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-3061
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
Weaver Technical Center (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
1001 George Wallace Drive
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-6441
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-6441
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 35903, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 35903, AL include Litchfield Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 35903?
2 public middle schools are located in 35903.
What is the racial composition of students in 35903?
35903 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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