For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 5,955 students in Marshall County, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Marshall County, AL are Arab High School, Kate D Smith Dar High School and Guntersville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Marshall County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Arab High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Marshall County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arab High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
511 Arabian Dr Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6026
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6026
Grades: 9-12
| 747 students
Rank: #22.
Kate D Smith Dar High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6077 Main St
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-4238
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-4238
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
Rank: #33.
Guntersville High School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 523 students
Rank: #44.
Douglas High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 Eagle Drive
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-2810
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-2810
Grades: 9-12
| 691 students
Rank: #55.
Boaz High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
907 Brown St
Boaz, AL 35957
(256) 593-2401
Boaz, AL 35957
(256) 593-2401
Grades: 9-12
| 722 students
Rank: #66.
Albertville High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
402 E Mccord Ave
Albertville, AL 35950
(256) 894-5000
Albertville, AL 35950
(256) 894-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,710 students
Rank: #77.
Asbury High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1990 Asbury Rd
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 878-4068
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 878-4068
Grades: 6-12
| 650 students
Rank: #88.
Brindlee Mountain High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
994 Scant City Road
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2800
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2800
Grades: 6-12
| 515 students
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
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Marshall County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1050 Scant City Road
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2820
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2820
Grades: 6-8
| 247 students
Marshall Technical School (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
12312 Us Highway 431 S
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-5629
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-5629
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Marshall County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Marshall County, AL include Arab High School, Kate D Smith Dar High School and Guntersville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Marshall County?
9 public high schools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Marshall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Marshall County include: Brindlee Mountain High School vs. Arab High School, Kate D Smith Dar High School vs. Guntersville High School, Asbury High School vs. Arab High School
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