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Deshler High School vs. Muscle Shoals High School

Should you attend Deshler High School or Muscle Shoals High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Deshler High School
200 N Commons East
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Muscle Shoals High School
1900 E Avalon Ave
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Deshler High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Muscle Shoals High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Deshler High School in Tuscumbia, AL, serves 472 students in grades 9–12 with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, which is approximately equal to the state average ratio.
The school's minority enrollment is 37%, including 26% Black and 63% white students, with a nearly balanced gender distribution of 51% male and 49% female.
Math proficiency at Deshler High School is 15–19%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, and reading proficiency is 20–24%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranges from 25–29%, below the state average of 38%, while graduation rates are strong at 90–94%, higher than the state average of 88%.
Deshler High School's overall ranking declined from #253 in 2010 to #962 in 2023, indicating a downward trend in comparative performance over the past decade.
Serving 874 students in grades 9-12, Muscle Shoals High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
472 students
874 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Deshler High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Muscle Shoals High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Deshler High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Muscle Shoals High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Deshler High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Muscle Shoals High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Deshler High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tuscumbia City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Muscle Shoals High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Muscle Shoals City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#962 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#494 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Deshler High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Muscle Shoals High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
45%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Deshler High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tuscumbia City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Muscle Shoals High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Muscle Shoals City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Deshler High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tuscumbia City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Muscle Shoals High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Muscle Shoals City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Deshler High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tuscumbia City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Muscle Shoals High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Muscle Shoals City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 30% in AL)
96%
(Top 5% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Deshler High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Tuscumbia City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Muscle Shoals High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Muscle Shoals City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Deshler High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Muscle Shoals High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
134
236
Grade 10 Students
121
209
Grade 11 Students
122
221
Grade 12 Students
95
208

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Muscle Shoals High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Muscle Shoals City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Deshler High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tuscumbia City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Muscle Shoals High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Muscle Shoals City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Deshler High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tuscumbia City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Muscle Shoals High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Muscle Shoals City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
26%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Deshler High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tuscumbia City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Muscle Shoals High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Muscle Shoals City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
63%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Deshler High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tuscumbia City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Muscle Shoals High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Muscle Shoals City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Deshler High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tuscumbia City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Muscle Shoals High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Muscle Shoals City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Deshler High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tuscumbia City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Muscle Shoals High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Muscle Shoals City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Deshler High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tuscumbia City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Muscle Shoals High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Muscle Shoals City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Deshler High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tuscumbia City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Muscle Shoals High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Muscle Shoals City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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