For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,552 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 30% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), 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 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Guntersville, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3300 Highway 79 South
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-3908
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-3908
Grades: 3-5
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Guntersville Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Sunset Drive
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-5182
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-5182
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
Rank: #33.
Guntersville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14227 Highway 431 South
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-2046
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-2046
Grades: 9-12
| 523 students
Rank: #44.
Claysville School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 Claysville School Rd
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-4444
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-4444
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Brindlee Mountain High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
994 Scant City Road
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2800
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2800
Grades: 6-12
| 515 students
Rank: n/an/a
1050 Scant City Road
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2532
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2532
Grades: PK-2
| 256 students
Rank: n/an/a
1800 Lusk Street
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-3364
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-3364
Grades: PK-2
| 470 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall Alternative School
Alternative School
140 Claysville School Rd
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-7554
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-7554
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Guntersville, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1050 Scant City Road
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2820
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2820
Grades: 6-8
| 247 students
Marshall Technical School (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
12312 Us Highway 431 S
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-5629
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-5629
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
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?
8 public schools are located in Guntersville.
What is the racial composition of students in Guntersville?
Guntersville public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Guntersville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Guntersville include: Cherokee Elementary School vs. Guntersville Elementary School, Guntersville Elementary School vs. Cherokee Elementary School
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