For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,714 students in 35475, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in 35475, AL are Huntington Place Elementary School, Walker Elementary School and Northport Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35475 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35475, AL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 35475, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huntington Place Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11601 Huntington Pl
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2652
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2652
Gr: 3-4 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13051 Northside Rd
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2664
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2664
Gr: PK-5 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Northport Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13688 Frankie Thomas Trace
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2690
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2690
Gr: 5-6 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Northside Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19130 Northside Parkway
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2740
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2740
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Tuscaloosa County High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12500 Wildcat Dr
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2670
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2670
Gr: 9-12 | 1,607 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Northside High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19230 Northside Parkway
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2755
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2755
Gr: 9-12 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
13695 Frankie Thomas Trace
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2862
Northport, AL 35475
(205) 342-2862
Gr: PK-2 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 35475, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 35475, AL include Huntington Place Elementary School, Walker Elementary School and Northport Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 35475?
7 public schools are located in 35475.
What is the racial composition of students in 35475?
35475 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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