For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 948 students in 35976, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 35976, 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.
Public middle schools in zipcode 35976 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 35976, AL 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 46% (majority Black).
Best 35976, AL Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
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 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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
Rank: n/an/a
12380 Us Highway 431
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-3171
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-3171
Gr: 7-12 | 71 students Minority enrollment: 17%
35976, 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 35976, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 35976, AL include Guntersville Middle School and Brindlee Mountain High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 35976?
4 public middle schools are located in 35976.
What is the racial composition of students in 35976?
35976 public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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