Top Rankings
Muscle Shoals City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,840 students in Muscle Shoals City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Muscle Shoals City School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
2,840 Students
747,434 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
38,261 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Muscle Shoals City School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#12 out of 145 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.62
# American Indian Students
19 Students
6,565 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
68 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
190 Students
74,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
10%
# Black Students
453 Students
238,856 Students
% Black Students
16%
32%
# White Students
1,956 Students
393,027 Students
% White Students
69%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
151 Students
21,522 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
42
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
215
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
229
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
210
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
206
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
203
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
204
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
216
56,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
231
58,111
# Students in 8th Grade:
216
58,874
# Students in 9th Grade:
248
61,974
# Students in 10th Grade:
219
55,312
# Students in 11th Grade:
211
52,302
# Students in 12th Grade:
190
50,328
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,842 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,938. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,298 is higher than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,842
$12,938
Spending / Student
$12,298
$12,156
Best Muscle Shoals City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcbride Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 Avalon Ave
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2610
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2610
Grades: 3-5
| 613 students
Rank: #22.
Muscle Shoals Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Trojan Dr
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2640
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2640
Grades: 6-8
| 663 students
Rank: #33.
Muscle Shoals High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 E Avalon Ave
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2682
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2682
Grades: 9-12
| 868 students
Rank: n/an/a
714 Elmhurst St
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2620
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2620
Grades: 1-2
| 218 students
Rank: n/an/a
3201 Alabama Ave
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2630
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2630
Grades: PK-K
| 257 students
Rank: n/an/a
Muscle Shoals Career Academy
Vocational School
321 Jim Holland Drive
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2660
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2660
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Webster Ave
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2650
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2650
Grades: 1-2
| 221 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Muscle Shoals City School District?
Muscle Shoals City School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,840 students.
What is the rank of Muscle Shoals City School District?
Muscle Shoals City School District is ranked #12 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Muscle Shoals City School District?
69% of Muscle Shoals City School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Muscle Shoals City School District?
Muscle Shoals City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Muscle Shoals City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,298 is higher than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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