For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,045 students in 35128, AL.
The top ranked public schools in 35128, AL are Walter M Kennedy School and Williams Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 35128 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35128, AL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35128, AL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walter M Kennedy School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
250 Otis Perry Dr
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 338-7896
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 338-7896
Gr: K-4 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Williams Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 Hardwick Road
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 338-4949
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 338-4949
Gr: 5-6 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
35128, Alabama ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
813 16th St S
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 884-7957
Pell City, AL 35128
(205) 884-7957
Gr: 7 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35128, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35128, AL include Walter M Kennedy School and Williams Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 35128?
3 public schools are located in 35128.
What is the racial composition of students in 35128?
35128 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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