Serving 496 students in grades 6-12, Brindlee Mountain High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brindlee Mountain High School serves the west part of its school district in Guntersville, AL, covering an area of approximately 155.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 13.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brindlee Mountain High School's student population of 496 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
496 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brindlee Mountain High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brindlee Mountain High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1129 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
1%
31%
White
88%
50%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brindlee Mountain High School's ranking?
Brindlee Mountain High School is ranked #1129 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Brindlee Mountain High School often compared to?
Brindlee Mountain High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arab High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brindlee Mountain High School?
The graduation rate of Brindlee Mountain High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Brindlee Mountain High School?
496 students attend Brindlee Mountain High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Brindlee Mountain High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brindlee Mountain High School?
Brindlee Mountain High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brindlee Mountain High School offer ?
Brindlee Mountain High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brindlee Mountain High School part of?
Brindlee Mountain High School is part of Marshall County School District.
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