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Best Guntersville Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,655 students in Guntersville, AL.
The top-ranked public schools in Guntersville, AL are Cherokee Elementary School, Guntersville Middle School and Guntersville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guntersville, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Guntersville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Guntersville, AL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3300 Highway 79 South
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-3908
Gr: 3-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Guntersville Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
901 Sunset Drive
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-5182
Gr: 6-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Guntersville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14227 Highway 431 South
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-2046
Gr: 9-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Claysville School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
140 Claysville School Rd
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-4444
Gr: PK
Rank: #55.
Brindlee Mountain High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
994 Scant City Road
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2800
Gr: 6-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Brindlee Mountain Primary School
1050 Scant City Road
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2532
Gr: K-2 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Guntersville Elementary School
1800 Lusk Street
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-3364
Gr: PK-2 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall Alternative School
Alternative School
140 Claysville School Rd
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-7554
Gr: 3-12
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall County Online School
12380 Us Highway 431
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-3171
Gr: 7-12 | 71 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall Technical School
Vocational School
12312 Us Highway 431 S
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-5629
Gr: 10-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Guntersville, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Guntersville, AL include Cherokee Elementary School, Guntersville Middle School and Guntersville High School.
How many public schools are located in Guntersville?
10 public schools are located in Guntersville.
What is the racial composition of students in Guntersville?
Guntersville public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Guntersville are often viewed compared to one another?

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