| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etowah County School District | Gadsden | 8/10 Good · 70th pct | 8,702 | 24 | PK–12 | 10 |
| Gadsden City School District | Gadsden | Not rated | 4,939 | 15 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Etowah County compares
Together they enroll 13,641 students across 39 schools. The largest is Etowah County School District with 8,702 students. Districts here average 8.0/10, above the Alabama average of 5.4/10. 1 of the 2 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Etowah County, Alabama
Etowah County has 2 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Etowah County is Etowah County School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Alabama. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Etowah County, AL?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Etowah County, AL. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Etowah County, AL?
Of the districts serving Etowah County, Etowah County School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 70th percentile among Alabama school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Alabama reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Alabama and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Alabama only, never across state lines.