For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 4,476 students in Marshall County, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marshall County, AL are Arab Junior High School, Guntersville Middle School and Boaz Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Marshall County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arab Junior High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
911 Old Cullman Rd
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6074
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6074
Gr: 6-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
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: 29%
Rank: #33.
Boaz Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 Newt Parker Dr
Boaz, AL 35957
(256) 593-0799
Boaz, AL 35957
(256) 593-0799
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6077 Main St
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-5950
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-5950
Gr: 5-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Douglas Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 75
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-1240
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-1240
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Albertville Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Alabama Ave
Albertville, AL 35950
(256) 878-2341
Albertville, AL 35950
(256) 878-2341
Gr: 7-8 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Asbury High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1990 Asbury Rd
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 878-4068
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 878-4068
Gr: 6-12 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
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: 13%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Marshall County, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marshall County, AL include Arab Junior High School, Guntersville Middle School and Boaz Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Marshall County?
9 public middle schools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Marshall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Marshall County include: Arab Junior High School vs. Guntersville Middle School, Boaz Middle School vs. Douglas Middle School, Douglas Middle School vs. Boaz Middle School
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