Guntersville High School ranked #711 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #644 the previous year and from a high of #140 in 2013, indicating weakening overall state ranking trends among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency was 25–29%, lower than the state average of 30% in 2023, while reading proficiency at 30–34% was also lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency at 40–44% was higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment fluctuated slightly from 565 students in 2023 down from 600 in 2022, with minority enrollment steady at 24%, and 41% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting a notable rise in socioeconomic need over the past decade.
The school served grades 9 through 12 with 523 students and maintained a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 in 2023, among the lowest ratios in the state, supporting more individualized student attention.
Guntersville High School's graduation rate remained strong at 90–94%, consistently higher than the state average of 88%, ranking in the top 30% of Alabama high schools for graduation outcomes.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Guntersville High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Guntersville, AL, encompassing approximately 42.4 square miles. The zone typically allows for a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the average distance to its edge being about 4.9 miles and the furthest edge located 13.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Guntersville High School's student population of 556 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
556 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Guntersville 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 Guntersville High School is 0.45, 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
#711 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Crimson and White
School Mascot
Wildcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guntersville High School's ranking?
Guntersville High School is ranked #711 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Guntersville High School often compared to?
Guntersville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kate D Smith Dar High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Guntersville High School?
The graduation rate of Guntersville High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Guntersville High School?
556 students attend Guntersville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Guntersville High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Guntersville High School?
Guntersville High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Guntersville High School offer ?
Guntersville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Guntersville High School part of?
Guntersville High School is part of Guntersville City School District.
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