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Scottsboro High School vs. Guntersville High School

Should you attend Scottsboro High School or Guntersville High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Scottsboro High School
25053 John T Reid Pkwy
Scottsboro, AL 35768
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Guntersville High School
14227 Highway 431 South
Guntersville, AL 35976
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Guntersville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 734 students in grades 9-12, Scottsboro High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Guntersville High School ranked #711 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from #644 the previous year and from a high of #140 in 2013, indicating weakening overall state ranking trends among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency was 25–29%, lower than the state average of 30% in 2023, while reading proficiency at 30–34% was also lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency at 40–44% was higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment fluctuated slightly from 565 students in 2023 down from 600 in 2022, with minority enrollment steady at 24%, and 41% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting a notable rise in socioeconomic need over the past decade.
The school served grades 9 through 12 with 523 students and maintained a student–teacher ratio of 15:1 in 2023, among the lowest ratios in the state, supporting more individualized student attention.
Guntersville High School's graduation rate remained strong at 90–94%, consistently higher than the state average of 88%, ranking in the top 30% of Alabama high schools for graduation outcomes.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
734 students
523 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Scottsboro High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Guntersville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Scottsboro High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Guntersville High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Scottsboro High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Guntersville High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Scottsboro High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Scottsboro City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Guntersville High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Guntersville City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#835 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#711 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Scottsboro High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Guntersville High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
25-29%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scottsboro High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Scottsboro City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Guntersville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Guntersville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scottsboro High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Scottsboro City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Guntersville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Guntersville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scottsboro High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Scottsboro City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Guntersville High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Guntersville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 30% in AL)
90-94%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Scottsboro High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Scottsboro City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Guntersville High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Guntersville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Scottsboro High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Guntersville High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
186
126
Grade 10 Students
196
127
Grade 11 Students
185
155
Grade 12 Students
167
115

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Scottsboro High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Scottsboro City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Guntersville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Guntersville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Scottsboro High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Scottsboro City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Guntersville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Guntersville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Scottsboro High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Scottsboro City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Guntersville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Guntersville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Scottsboro High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Scottsboro City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Guntersville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Guntersville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
78%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Scottsboro High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Scottsboro City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Guntersville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Guntersville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Scottsboro High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Scottsboro City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Guntersville High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Guntersville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.38
0.41
This chart showcases the diversity score of Scottsboro High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Scottsboro City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Guntersville High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Guntersville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
48%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Scottsboro High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Scottsboro City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Guntersville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Guntersville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Scottsboro High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Scottsboro City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Guntersville High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Guntersville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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