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 (2025-26)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 417 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- 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 417 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
417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#390 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
12%
32%
White
71%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
417 students attend Guntersville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Guntersville Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Guntersville Middle School?
Guntersville Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than 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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