Etowah County Public Schools
Etowah County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
42
public schools
Total Enrollment
15,179
students
School Districts
3
districts
How to use the Etowah County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Alabama; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Etowah County has 3 district entries. Etowah County is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 24 schools.
School records are spread across 10 listed communities. Gadsden has the most listed schools, with 19 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 21 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
42
in Etowah County
Reported Enrollment
15,179
42 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Etowah County
Etowah County
Gadsden City
Attalla City
42 Public Schools in Etowah County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 42 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadsden City High School | Profile | Gadsden City | Gadsden, 35904City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,318 |
| Southside High School | Listed only | Etowah County | Southside, 35907Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 770 |
| John S Jones Elementary School | Listed only | Etowah County | Rainbow City, 35906Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 739 |
| Attalla Elementary School | Listed only | Attalla City | Attalla, 35954Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 700 |
| Rainbow Middle School | Listed only | Etowah County | Rainbow City, 35906Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 625 |
| Hokes Bluff Elementary School | Listed only | Etowah County | Hokes Bluff, 35903Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 592 |
| Sardis High School | Listed only | Etowah County | Sardis City, 35956Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 584 |
| Southside Elementary School | Listed only | Etowah County | Southside, 35907Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 570 |
| Etowah High School | Listed only | Attalla City | Attalla, 35954Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 472 |
| Gadsden Middle School | Listed only | Gadsden City | Gadsden, 35901City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 464 |
| W E Striplin Elementary School | Listed only | Gadsden City | Gadsden, 35901City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 464 |
| Adams Elementary School | Listed only | Gadsden City | Gadsden, 35903City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 423 |
| Sardis Middle School | Listed only | Etowah County | Sardis City, 35956Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 398 |
| Glencoe Elementary School | Listed only | Etowah County | Glencoe, 35905Suburb: Small | PK–4 | Primary | 390 |
| West End Elementary School | Listed only | Etowah County | Altoona, 35952Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 390 |
| Sansom Middle School | Listed only | Gadsden City | Gadsden, 35904City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 376 |
| West End High School | Listed only | Etowah County | Walnut Grove, 35990Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 370 |
| Gaston High School | Listed only | Etowah County | Gadsden, 35901Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 368 |
| Floyd Elementary School | Listed only | Gadsden City | Gadsden, 35904City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 367 |
| Etowah Middle School | Listed only | Attalla City | Attalla, 35954Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 366 |
Gadsden City High School
Gadsden City
Gadsden, 35904 / City: Small
Southside High School
Etowah County
Southside, 35907 / Suburb: Small
John S Jones Elementary School
Etowah County
Rainbow City, 35906 / Suburb: Small
Attalla Elementary School
Attalla City
Attalla, 35954 / Suburb: Small
Rainbow Middle School
Etowah County
Rainbow City, 35906 / Suburb: Small
Hokes Bluff Elementary School
Etowah County
Hokes Bluff, 35903 / Suburb: Small
Sardis High School
Etowah County
Sardis City, 35956 / Rural: Fringe
Southside Elementary School
Etowah County
Southside, 35907 / Suburb: Small
Etowah High School
Attalla City
Attalla, 35954 / Suburb: Small
Gadsden Middle School
Gadsden City
Gadsden, 35901 / City: Small
W E Striplin Elementary School
Gadsden City
Gadsden, 35901 / City: Small
Adams Elementary School
Gadsden City
Gadsden, 35903 / City: Small
Sardis Middle School
Etowah County
Sardis City, 35956 / Rural: Fringe
Glencoe Elementary School
Etowah County
Glencoe, 35905 / Suburb: Small
West End Elementary School
Etowah County
Altoona, 35952 / Rural: Distant
Sansom Middle School
Gadsden City
Gadsden, 35904 / City: Small
West End High School
Etowah County
Walnut Grove, 35990 / Rural: Distant
Gaston High School
Etowah County
Gadsden, 35901 / Rural: Fringe
Floyd Elementary School
Gadsden City
Gadsden, 35904 / City: Small
Etowah Middle School
Attalla City
Attalla, 35954 / Suburb: Small
Etowah County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Etowah County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Alabama. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Etowah County public school directory?
The directory lists 42 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Etowah County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Etowah County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Etowah County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Etowah County?
Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.