Serving 868 students in grades 9-12, Muscle Shoals High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 868 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Muscle Shoals High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Muscle Shoals High School's student population of 868 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
868 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Muscle Shoals High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Muscle Shoals High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#334 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
15%
32%
White
70%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Muscle Shoals High School's ranking?
Muscle Shoals High School is ranked #334 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Muscle Shoals High School often compared to?
Muscle Shoals High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deshler High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Muscle Shoals High School?
The graduation rate of Muscle Shoals High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Muscle Shoals High School?
868 students attend Muscle Shoals High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Muscle Shoals High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Muscle Shoals High School?
Muscle Shoals High School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Muscle Shoals High School offer ?
Muscle Shoals High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Muscle Shoals High School part of?
Muscle Shoals High School is part of Muscle Shoals City School District.
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