For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 338 students in 35904, AL.
The top ranked public middle school in 35904, AL is Sansom Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle school in zipcode 35904 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35904, AL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35904, AL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
35904, Alabama ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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
2210 W Meighan Blvd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-3316
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256) 546-3316
Grades: 9-12
| 526 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 35904, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 35904, AL include Sansom Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 35904?
1 public middle schools are located in 35904.
What is the racial composition of students in 35904?
35904 public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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