For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,458 students in 35126, AL (there are , serving 110 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 35126, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 35126, AL are Kermit Johnson School, Rudd Middle School and Claychalkville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35126 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35126, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35126, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kermit Johnson School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8300 Kermit Johnson Rd
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-4350
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-4350
Gr: 3-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Rudd Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4526 Rudd School Rd
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-5309
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-5309
Gr: 6-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Claychalkville High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6623 Roe Chandler Rd
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-3050
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-3050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,388 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Pinson Valley High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6895 Highway 75
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-5100
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,021 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
4200 School Dr
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-5050
Pinson, AL 35126
(205) 379-5050
Gr: PK-2 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 35126, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 35126, AL include Kermit Johnson School, Rudd Middle School and Claychalkville High School.
How many public schools are located in 35126?
5 public schools are located in 35126.
What percentage of students in 35126 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 35126 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35126?
35126 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).