For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 4,557 students in Etowah County, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Etowah County, AL are Southside High School, Gaston High School and Glencoe High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Etowah County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Etowah County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Etowah County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Glencoe High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Etowah County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southside High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2361 School Drive
Gadsden, AL 35907
(256) 442-2172
Gadsden, AL 35907
(256) 442-2172
Grades: 9-12
| 818 students
Rank: #22.
Gaston High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4550 Us Highway 411
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-8828
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-8828
Grades: 7-12
| 362 students
Rank: #33.
Glencoe High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
803 Lonesome Bend Rd
Gadsden, AL 35905
(256) 492-2250
Gadsden, AL 35905
(256) 492-2250
Grades: 9-12
| 283 students
Rank: #44.
Sardis High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1420 Church St
Boaz, AL 35956
(256) 593-5221
Boaz, AL 35956
(256) 593-5221
Grades: 9-12
| 585 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,309 students
Rank: #66.
West End High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4515 Elm St
Walnut Grove, AL 35990
(256) 622-1112
Walnut Grove, AL 35990
(256) 622-1112
Grades: 7-12
| 365 students
Rank: #77.
Etowah High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Case Avenue Se
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-8381
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-8381
Grades: 9-12
| 468 students
Rank: #88.
Hokes Bluff High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1865 Appalachia Rd
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-1360
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-1360
Grades: 9-12
| 367 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
Rank: n/an/a
Career Technical Center
Vocational School
105 Burke Ave Se
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-3312
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-3312
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
The Etowah County Refocus Center
Alternative School
106 Burke Ave Se
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-8431
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-8431
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Etowah County Special Education Learning Center
Special Education School
401 Broad Street
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 442-1050
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 442-1050
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Gadsden City Alternative School
Alternative School
607 S 12th St
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-5446
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 547-5446
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Etowah County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Bridge Inc Gadsden (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3232 Lay Springs Road
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-6324
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-6324
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
300 Cullman Ave
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-7266
Attalla, AL 35954
(256) 538-7266
Grades: 12
| n/a students
2210 W Meighan Blvd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-3316
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-3316
Grades: 9-12
| 526 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
Etowah County Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
600 Valley Street
Gadsden, AL 35902
(256) 439-2972
Gadsden, AL 35902
(256) 439-2972
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
Excel Institute (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1147 Walnut St
Gadsden, AL 35902
(256) 546-9176
Gadsden, AL 35902
(256) 546-9176
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2000 S 11th St
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-1373
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-1373
Grades: K-5
| 158 students
1109 Hoke St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-3061
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-3061
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
Southeastern Psychiaric Management Inc (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
3001 Scenic Hwy
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-9265
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-9265
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Etowah County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Etowah County, AL include Southside High School, Gaston High School and Glencoe High School.
How many public high schools are located in Etowah County?
13 public high schools are located in Etowah County.
What is the racial composition of students in Etowah County?
Etowah County public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Etowah County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Etowah County include: Glencoe High School vs. Southside High School, Gadsden City High School vs. Etowah High School, Etowah High School vs. Gadsden City High School
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