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Muscle Shoals High School
1900 E Avalon Ave
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
:
8/
10
Top 30%
Tel: (256) 389-2682
Serving 868 students in grades 9-12,Muscle Shoals High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 868 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 10%)Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Muscle Shoals High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Muscle Shoals High School's student population of 868 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
868 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Muscle Shoals High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Muscle Shoals High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (AL)
Overall Testing Rank
#334 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
15%
32%
White
70%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.48
0.62
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Muscle Shoals City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Muscle Shoals High School's ranking?
Muscle Shoals High School is ranked #334 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Muscle Shoals High School often compared to?
Muscle Shoals High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deshler High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Muscle Shoals High School?
The graduation rate of Muscle Shoals High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Muscle Shoals High School?
868 students attend Muscle Shoals High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Muscle Shoals High School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Muscle Shoals High School?
Muscle Shoals High School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Muscle Shoals High School offer ?
Muscle Shoals High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Muscle Shoals High School part of?
Muscle Shoals High School is part of Muscle Shoals City School District.
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Nearby Public Schools
Popular comparisons: Muscle Shoals High School vs. Deshler High School
The nearest high school to Muscle Shoals High School is Muscle Shoals Career Academy (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Muscle Shoals Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Muscle Shoals Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Grades: 6-8 | 663 students 0.2 miles 100 Trojan Dr
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2640
0.2
6-8
663
Howell Graves Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 257 students 0.8 miles 3201 Alabama Ave
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2630
0.8
PK-K
257
Highland Park Elementary School
Grades: 1-2 | 218 students 1.2 miles 714 Elmhurst St
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2620
1.2
1-2
218
Muscle Shoals Career Academy
Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 1.6 miles 321 Jim Holland Drive
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2660
1.6
9-12
n/a
Webster Elementary School
Grades: 1-2 | 221 students 1.7 miles 200 Webster Ave
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2650
1.7
1-2
221
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Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 868 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5%)Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 10%)Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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