For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 874 students in Muscle Shoals, AL.
The top-ranked public high school in Muscle Shoals, AL is Muscle Shoals High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Muscle Shoals, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Muscle Shoals have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public high schools.
Muscle Shoals, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Muscle Shoals High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Muscle Shoals, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Muscle Shoals High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 E Avalon Ave
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2682
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2682
Gr: 9-12 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Muscle Shoals, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Muscle Shoals, AL include Muscle Shoals High School.
How many public high schools are located in Muscle Shoals?
2 public high schools are located in Muscle Shoals.
What is the racial composition of students in Muscle Shoals?
Muscle Shoals public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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