For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 932 students in Guntersville, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Guntersville, AL are 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Guntersville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Guntersville, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
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 middle schools in Guntersville, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Guntersville, AL include Guntersville Middle School and Brindlee Mountain High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Guntersville?
3 public middle schools are located in Guntersville.
What is the racial composition of students in Guntersville?
Guntersville public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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