Schools in Zip Code 35811

Zip code 35811 in Huntsville, AL, is served by 10 schools across the Huntsville City and Madison County districts, enrolling roughly 5,400 students in elementary through high school. This area presents a striking educational divide: Madison County schools consistently earn 4 stars (76th percentile statewide), while Huntsville City schools average just 2 stars (45th percentile), creating vastly different experiences for families depending on which side of the district line they live.

The standout performer is New Century Technology High School, ranked #2 in the state with a 100% graduation rate and math proficiency nearly triple the district average. In contrast, Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School ranks in the 1st percentile with just 1.61% of 5th graders proficient in math. Among Madison County schools, Riverton Intermediate School and Mt Carmel Elementary School lead the way, with 6th grade math proficiency at 64.86% and 3rd grade math at 69.87% respectively—both roughly double the state average. Chapman Middle School and Lee High School show the most concerning gaps, with 8th grade math proficiency at just 4.21% and 11th grade math at 10.06%.

Notably, spending does not predict success: Chapman Elementary School spends the most per student ($12,811) yet underperforms, while Riverton Intermediate spends the least ($7,840) and excels. Socioeconomic factors strongly correlate with outcomes—schools with under 35% free/reduced lunch eligibility post 55-75% math proficiency, while those above 55% fall to 1-10%. The Madison County Virtual Academy shows a dramatic decline from 85% English proficiency in 7th grade to just 20% by 11th grade, and Lee High School's 95.5% graduation rate masks only 10% math proficiency, suggesting students may be graduating without true academic readiness.