Best Public Schools in Zip Code 35756

Summary:

The 35756 zip code is home to a single standout high school, James Clemens High School, which serves grades 9-12 and has consistently ranked among the top 11 high schools in the state of Alabama. This public school boasts impressive academic performance, with students outperforming their peers in Madison City and the state of Alabama on Summative Assessments in Mathematics, Science, and English.

James Clemens High School's student population is diverse, with a significant representation of African American, Asian, and Hispanic students. The school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (21.13%) suggests a relatively affluent community, which may provide the school with additional resources and support. The school's student-teacher ratio of 17.9 to 1 is lower than the state average, indicating smaller class sizes and potentially more individualized attention for students.

Overall, James Clemens High School stands out as a high-performing, well-resourced institution that is delivering excellent educational outcomes for its students. The school's consistent top rankings in the state and strong academic performance across multiple subject areas make it a standout institution in the 35756 zip code, providing a quality education for families in the area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)	Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
James Clemens High School	Public	9-12	11306 County Line Road	Madison	35756	Limestone County	Madison City	No	No	No	No	(256) 216-5313	2,121	118	18.0	25.2%	1,198 (56.5%)	400 (18.9%)	196 (9.2%)	219 (10.3%)	9 (0.4%)	3 (0.1%)	96 (4.5%)	98.3	11^th of 378 public high schools	97.1%		98.7	8^th of 371 public high schools	97.8%	3	48.8	59.8	55.6	$9,387	$717	$8,640

Cities Near Zip Code 35756

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Decatur	4.59 mi	23	178^th
Huntsville	6.36 mi	52	185^th
Madison	8.4 mi	14	14^th
Hartselle	9.29 mi	7	8^th
Somerville	10.28 mi	4	106^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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