For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,038 students in 35976, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in 35976, AL are Guntersville High School and Brindlee Mountain High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 35976 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in 35976, AL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 35976 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Guntersville High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35976, AL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Guntersville High School
(Math: 25-29% | 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: #22.
Brindlee Mountain High School
(Math: 7% | 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
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
35976, 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 high schools in 35976, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in 35976, AL include Guntersville High School and Brindlee Mountain High School.
How many public high schools are located in 35976?
3 public high schools are located in 35976.
What is the racial composition of students in 35976?
35976 public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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