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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Etowah County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 42 public schools serving 15,124 students in Etowah County, AL (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,323 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Etowah County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Etowah County, AL are Eura Brown Elementary School, John S Jones Elementary School and Glencoe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Etowah County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Etowah County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Etowah County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eura Brown Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1231 Alcott Rd
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-0011
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
John S Jones Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
301 Lumley Rd
Rainbow City, AL 35906
(256) 442-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Glencoe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
207 N College St
Gadsden, AL 35905
(256) 492-4709
Gr: PK-4 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Gaston Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4550 Us Highway 411
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 622-1073
Gr: PK-6 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1501 Noccalula Rd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-2711
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2551 Highway 77
Gadsden, AL 35907
(256) 442-1090
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Whitesboro Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5080 Leeth Gap Rd
Boaz, AL 35956
(256) 622-1110
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Ivalee Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
840 Gallant Rd
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-9781
Gr: PK-6 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Hokes Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5375 Main Street
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-5571
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
Rainbow Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
454 Lumbley Rd
Rainbow City, AL 35906
(256) 442-1095
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1111.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3156 Tabor Rd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-7409
Gr: PK-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Carlisle Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8025 Us Highway 431
Boaz, AL 35956
(256) 622-1115
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
West End Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6795 Highway 132
Altoona, AL 35952
(256) 622-1085
Gr: PK-6 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1414.
Walnut Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3200 Walnut St
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-4665
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1515.
Glencoe Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
809 Lonesome Bend Rd
Gadsden, AL 35905
(256) 492-5627
Gr: 5-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1616.
Duck Springs Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10180 Duck Springs Rd
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-6301
Gr: PK-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1717.
Hokes Bluff Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3121 Appalachian Hwy
Hokes Bluff, AL 35930
(256) 492-1963
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1818.
Attalla Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Cullman Avenue
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-7266
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1919.
Southside High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2361 School Drive
Gadsden, AL 35907
(256) 442-2172
Gr: 9-12 | 825 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2020.
Gadsden Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
612 Tracy St
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-6341
Gr: 6-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2121.
Sardis Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1415 Sardis Drive
Boaz, AL 35956
(256) 622-1120
Gr: 6-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2222.
Floyd Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Black Creek Rd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-0836
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2323.
Etowah Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
316 Jones Street
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-3236
Gr: 6-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2424.
Glencoe High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
803 Lonesome Bend Rd
Gadsden, AL 35905
(256) 492-2250
Gr: 9-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2525.
Sansom Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2210 W Meighan Blvd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-4992
Gr: 6-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2626.
Donehoo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1109 E Broad St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 546-3604
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2727.
Gaston High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4550 Us Highway 411
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-8828
Gr: 7-12 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2828.
West End High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4515 Elm St
Walnut Grove, AL 35990
(256) 622-1112
Gr: 7-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2929.
W E Striplin Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Cleveland Ave
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-8616
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3030.
Hokes Bluff High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1865 Appalachia Rd
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-1360
Gr: 9-12 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3131.
Gadsden City High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1917 Black Creek Parkway
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 543-3614
Gr: 9-12 | 1,361 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #3232.
Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
236 Goldenrod Ave
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-7011
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3333.
Litchfield Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1109 Hoke St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-6793
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
919 Raley St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-4952
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Sardis High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1420 Church St
Boaz, AL 35956
(256) 593-5221
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Etowah County, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Etowah County, AL include Eura Brown Elementary School, John S Jones Elementary School and Glencoe Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Etowah County?
42 public schools are located in Etowah County.
What percentage of students in Etowah County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Etowah County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Etowah County?
Etowah County public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Etowah County are often viewed compared to one another?

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