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Gadsden City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 4,940 students in Gadsden City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Gadsden City School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
15 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
4,940 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
276 Teachers
43,229 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gadsden City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#102 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Graduation Rate
84%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
23%
12%
% Black
44%
31%
% White
29%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,658 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,361 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,658
$12,875
Spending / Student
$12,361
$12,097
Best Gadsden City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eura Brown Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1231 Alcott Rd
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-0011
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-0011
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 Noccalula Rd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-2711
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-2711
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Walnut Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3200 Walnut St
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-4665
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-4665
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Gadsden Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
612 Tracy St
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-6341
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-6341
Gr: 6-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Floyd Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 Black Creek Rd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-0836
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-0836
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Sansom Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2210 W Meighan Blvd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-4992
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-4992
Gr: 6-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Donehoo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1109 E Broad St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 546-3604
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 546-3604
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #88.
W E Striplin Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Cleveland Ave
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-8616
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-8616
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #99.
Gadsden City High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1917 Black Creek Parkway
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 543-3614
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 543-3614
Gr: 9-12 | 1,361 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1010.
Thompson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
236 Goldenrod Ave
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-7011
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-7011
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1111.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
919 Raley St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-4952
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-4952
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Downtown Educational Center
Alternative School
220 Locust Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-5446
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-5446
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Therapeutic Academic Program
Alternative School
201 College St
Gadsden, AL 35902
(256) 549-2961
Gadsden, AL 35902
(256) 549-2961
Gr: 1-5
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gadsden City School District?
Gadsden City School District manages 15 public schools serving 4,940 students.
What is the rank of Gadsden City School District?
Gadsden City School District is ranked #102 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gadsden City School District?
44% of Gadsden City School District students are Black, 29% of students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gadsden City School District?
Gadsden City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Gadsden City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,361 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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