Guntersville Middle School

901 Sunset Drive
Guntersville, AL 35976
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 406 students in grades 6-8, Guntersville Middle School ranks in the top 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% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 50% in AL
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Guntersville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Guntersville Middle School's student population of 406 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
406 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Guntersville Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Guntersville Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#416 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Guntersville Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Guntersville Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Guntersville Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Guntersville Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Guntersville Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Guntersville Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Guntersville Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Guntersville Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Guntersville Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
72%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Guntersville Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Guntersville Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Guntersville Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Guntersville Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Guntersville Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Guntersville Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Guntersville Middle School's ranking?
Guntersville Middle School is ranked #416 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Guntersville Middle School often compared to?
Guntersville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arab Junior High School, Douglas Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Guntersville Middle School?
406 students attend Guntersville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Guntersville Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Guntersville Middle School?
Guntersville Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Guntersville Middle School offer ?
Guntersville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Guntersville Middle School part of?
Guntersville Middle School is part of Guntersville City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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