Guntersville High School is a public high school in Guntersville, Alabama. There are more than 500 students on roll.
Serving 523 students in grades 9-12, Guntersville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Guntersville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Guntersville High School's student population of 523 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
523 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Colors
Crimson and White
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 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#711 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
10%
32%
White
76%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 88%.
How many students attend Guntersville High School?
523 students attend Guntersville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Guntersville High School students are White, 10% 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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