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4 schools in Gardendale

Alabama · Public K-12

Public-school families in Gardendale pick from 4 campuses serving the city's roughly 2,896 K-12 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Gardendale

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,896
-184 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
57%
was 69%
% Hispanic
8%
was 4%
% Black
30%
was 26%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Bragg Middle SchoolMiddle06-08731
Gardendale Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05700
Gardendale High SchoolHigh09-121,076
Snow Rogers Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05389

About Gardendale

Gardendale is a thinly populated Alabama city in terms of public-school footprint, with 4 schools and 2,896 students total.

For a sense of the school types, the city spans 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Average school size in Gardendale is around 724 students, 33% meaningfully above the Alabama average of about 544.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Gardendale has fell 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,080 students to 2,896. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 69% to 57% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Gardendale discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Gardendale, Alabama?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Gardendale, with a combined enrollment of about 2,896.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Gardendale?
Gardendale has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Gardendale?
Gardendale High School is the largest public school in Gardendale by enrollment, with approximately 1,076 students.
What school districts serve Gardendale?
Gardendale public schools are operated by Jefferson County.
What grade levels do public schools in Gardendale cover?
Public schools in Gardendale serve students from pre-K through grade 12.