District Overview
Located in the heart of Gadsden, Alabama, at 1026 Chestnut Street, the Gadsden City School District serves as a vibrant educational hub for the surrounding small-city community. As an actively operating, traditional public school system, the district manages 15 campus locations offering a complete, continuous academic pathway from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Enrolling 4,940 students across its primary and secondary programs, the district provides a structured and accessible learning environment tailored to help children seamlessly transition through every phase of their childhood education.

The district thrives on a richly diverse student body, fostering an inclusive atmosphere where learners from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds study and grow together. To support this dynamic population, Gadsden City maintains a robust professional workforce comprising nearly 984 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes over 553 full-time teachers alongside dedicated instructional aides and nearly 394 support staff, ensuring that schools remain well-resourced to deliver both academic instruction and student services. Through its strong staffing infrastructure and deep community roots, the district remains committed to preparing all students for post-secondary success.
15
Total Schools
4,940
Total Students
553.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gadsden City
Demographic Student Count
White1,434
Hispanic1,126
Black2,172
Asian37
Two or More138
American Indian29
Pacific Islander4
  • Black
    2,172 (44.0%)
  • White
    1,434 (29.0%)
  • Hispanic
    1,126 (22.8%)
  • Two or More
    138 (2.8%)
  • Asian
    37 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    29 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Gadsden City
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary9
Middle3
High3
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:15
Students:4,940*
Teachers (FTE):553.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.9
Schools in Gadsden City
Found 15 Schools