Guntersville Middle School ranked #390 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #416 in 2022 but declining since a peak rank of #132 in 2015, indicating fluctuating state ranking trends for this Union County NJ high school.
Math proficiency was 30% in 2023, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 58%, higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged 50–54%, significantly higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment slightly declined from 450 students in 2019 to 417 in 2023, with minority enrollment around 29% and free or reduced price lunch eligibility increasing to 58% in 2023, reflecting socioeconomic shifts at this Alabama public middle school.
The school served grades 6–8 with a 2023 enrollment of 417 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, with 22 teachers employed.
Free lunch eligibility increased from 24% in 2000 to 51% in 2023, showing a notable rise in low–income student percentage over time.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Guntersville Middle School serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 42.4 square miles in Guntersville, AL. Families can typically expect a drive of about 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.8 miles to the furthest point.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Guntersville Middle School's student population of 381 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
381 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of Guntersville City Schools is to educate, develop, and empower all students to reach their unique potential and become citizens who enrich their communities.
School Rankings
Guntersville Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Guntersville Middle School is 0.50, 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
#390 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
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
69%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
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
Maroon and Gold
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 #390 out of 1,275 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% 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?
381 students attend Guntersville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Guntersville Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Guntersville Middle School?
Guntersville Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Guntersville Middle School offer ?
Guntersville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Guntersville Middle School part of?
Guntersville Middle School is part of Guntersville City School District.
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