For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,836 students in 35023, AL (there are 4 private schools, serving 203 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 35023, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 35023, AL are Oak Grove Elementary School, Concord Elementary School and Hueytown Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35023 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35023, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best 35023, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9000 Tiger Cub Trail
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-2450
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-2450
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Concord Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1886 Learning Lane
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-3150
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-3150
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Hueytown Intermediate School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1950 Intermediate School Road
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4100
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4100
Gr: K-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Oak Grove High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9494 Oak Grove Pkwy
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5000
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Hueytown Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1921 Primary School Drive
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4950
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4950
Gr: PK-2 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Hueytown Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Sunrise Blvd
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5150
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-5150
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Hueytown High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4881 15th Street Road
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4150
Bessemer, AL 35023
(205) 379-4150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,200 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 35023, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 35023, AL include Oak Grove Elementary School, Concord Elementary School and Hueytown Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 35023?
8 public schools are located in 35023.
What percentage of students in 35023 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 35023 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35023?
35023 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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