Muscle Shoals High School, is the sole public secondary education institution in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. The school has been awarded the Blue Ribbon Lighthouse Award for Excellence.
Serving 874 students in grades 9-12, Muscle Shoals High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 874 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (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
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Muscle Shoals High School's student population of 874 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
874 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Year Founded
1962
School Rankings
Muscle Shoals High 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 Muscle Shoals High School is 0.53, 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
#494 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
17%
32%
White
66%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Trojan
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Muscle Shoals High School's ranking?
Muscle Shoals High School is ranked #494 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Muscle Shoals High School?
The graduation rate of Muscle Shoals High School is 96%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Muscle Shoals High School?
874 students attend Muscle Shoals High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Muscle Shoals High School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Muscle Shoals High School offer ?
Muscle Shoals High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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