For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,937 students in 35661, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in 35661, AL are Mcbride Elementary School, Muscle Shoals Middle School and Muscle Shoals High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35661 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35661, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35661, AL Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcbride Elementary School
(Math: 70% | 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
Gr: 3-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Muscle Shoals Middle School
(Math: 53% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Muscle Shoals High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 E Avalon Ave
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2682
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2682
Gr: 9-12 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
714 Elmhurst St
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2620
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2620
Gr: 1-2 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
3201 Alabama Ave
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2630
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2630
Gr: PK-K | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
200 Webster Ave
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2650
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2650
Gr: 1-2 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 35661, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 35661, AL include Mcbride Elementary School, Muscle Shoals Middle School and Muscle Shoals High School.
How many public schools are located in 35661?
7 public schools are located in 35661.
What is the racial composition of students in 35661?
35661 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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