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#102 of 207 private schools in AL
Top 49% of private schools
Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School
School · Gadsden, AL
A private school in Gadsden, AL serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
156 S 9TH ST, Gadsden, AL 35901
- 3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AL
Test scores
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Where Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,171/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,826
Median home value
$174,200
Median rent
$747/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
65.2%
Poverty rate
25.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35901; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coosa Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3 | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 214 | Compare → |
| Westbrook Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | PK–12 | 4.5 mi | 560 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School is listed in Gadsden, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School
Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School is a private school in Gadsden, AL, serving approximately 35 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #102 of 207 private schools in AL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School
What grades does Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School serve?
Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School?
Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School has an enrollment of approximately 35 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School is 3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School rank in AL?
Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School ranks #102 of 207 private schools in AL.
What is Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School a private school?
Yes, Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School a religious school?
Holy Comforter Episcopal Day School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 35
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Episcopal
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 167 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Etowah County
- Phone
- (256) 546-9071
- Area population (ZIP 35901)
- 19,186
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 40
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35901; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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