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Gadsden City High School vs. Etowah High School

Should you attend Gadsden City High School or Etowah High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Gadsden City High School
1917 Black Creek Parkway
Gadsden, AL 35904
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Etowah High School
201 Case Avenue Se
Attalla, AL 35954
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Gadsden City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Etowah High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,309 students in grades 9-12, Gadsden City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Etowah High School's overall state ranking declined from #504 in 2010 to #1086 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Math proficiency at Etowah High ranged from 10–14% in 2023, significantly lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 15–19%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency was 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%, showing relatively stable performance in this subject area.
Enrollment decreased from 676 students in 2017 to 468 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at about 31%, reflecting a diverse student body in this Alabama high school.
Serving grades 9–12 with 468 students and 30 teachers, Etowah High maintained a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, which ranks in the top 20% statewide for student attention.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,309 students
468 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gadsden City High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Etowah High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gadsden City High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Etowah High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gadsden City High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Etowah High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gadsden City High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gadsden City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Etowah High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Attalla City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#990 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#1086 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gadsden City High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Etowah High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gadsden City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gadsden City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Etowah High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Attalla City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gadsden City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gadsden City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Etowah High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Attalla City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gadsden City High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gadsden City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Etowah High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Attalla City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
84%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
90-94%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Gadsden City High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Gadsden City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Etowah High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Attalla City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gadsden City High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Etowah High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
348
137
Grade 10 Students
332
112
Grade 11 Students
323
102
Grade 12 Students
306
117

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Gadsden City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Gadsden City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gadsden City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gadsden City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
23%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gadsden City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gadsden City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Etowah High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Attalla City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
46%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gadsden City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gadsden City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Etowah High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Attalla City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
29%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gadsden City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gadsden City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Etowah High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Attalla City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gadsden City High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gadsden City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Etowah High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Attalla City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.66
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gadsden City High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gadsden City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Etowah High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Attalla City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
71%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gadsden City High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gadsden City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Etowah High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Attalla City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gadsden City High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gadsden City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Etowah High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Attalla City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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