For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,123 students in Guntersville, AL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Guntersville, AL are Guntersville High 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Guntersville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Guntersville, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Guntersville High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Guntersville, AL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Guntersville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14227 Highway 431 South
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-2046
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-2046
Gr: 9-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall Technical School
Vocational School
12312 Us Highway 431 S
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-5629
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-5629
Gr: 10-12
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Guntersville, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Guntersville, AL include Guntersville High School and Brindlee Mountain High School.
How many public high schools are located in Guntersville?
5 public high schools are located in Guntersville.
What is the racial composition of students in Guntersville?
Guntersville public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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