For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,029 students in Guntersville, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Guntersville, AL are Cherokee Elementary School, Guntersville Middle School and Brindlee Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guntersville, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Guntersville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Guntersville, AL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3300 Highway 79 South
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-3908
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-3908
Gr: 3-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Guntersville Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Sunset Drive
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-5182
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-5182
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Brindlee Mountain High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
994 Scant City Road
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2800
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2800
Gr: 6-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
1050 Scant City Road
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2532
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2532
Gr: PK-2 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
1800 Lusk Street
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-3364
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-3364
Gr: PK-2 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall Alternative School
Alternative School
140 Claysville School Rd
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-7554
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-7554
Gr: 3-12
Guntersville, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1050 Scant City Road
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2820
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2820
Gr: 6-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Marshall Technical School (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
12312 Us Highway 431 S
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-5629
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-5629
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Guntersville, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Guntersville, AL include Cherokee Elementary School, Guntersville Middle School and Brindlee Mountain High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Guntersville?
6 public elementary schools are located in Guntersville.
What is the racial composition of students in Guntersville?
Guntersville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Guntersville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Guntersville include: Cherokee Elementary School vs. Guntersville Elementary School, Guntersville Elementary School vs. Cherokee Elementary School
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