For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,937 students in 35661, AL.
The top ranked public schools in 35661, AL are Mcbride Elementary School, Muscle Shoals Middle School and Muscle Shoals High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 35661 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 35661, AL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best 35661, AL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcbride Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 Avalon Ave
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2610
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2610
Grades: 3-5
| 631 students
Rank: #22.
Muscle Shoals Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Trojan Dr
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2640
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2640
Grades: 6-8
| 638 students
Rank: #33.
Muscle Shoals High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 E Avalon Ave
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2682
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2682
Grades: 9-12
| 874 students
Rank: n/an/a
714 Elmhurst St
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2620
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2620
Grades: 1-2
| 226 students
Rank: n/an/a
3201 Alabama Ave
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2630
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2630
Grades: PK-K
| 336 students
Rank: n/an/a
Muscle Shoals Career Academy
Vocational School
321 Jim Holland Drive
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2660
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2660
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Webster Ave
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2650
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2650
Grades: 1-2
| 232 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 35661, AL?
The top ranked public schools in 35661, AL include Mcbride Elementary School, Muscle Shoals Middle School and Muscle Shoals High School.
How many public schools are located in 35661?
7 public schools are located in 35661.
What is the racial composition of students in 35661?
35661 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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