Muscle Shoals City School District
School District · Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,852
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Avg Rating
8.2
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,852
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Evaluating Muscle Shoals City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Muscle Shoals City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Mcbride Elementary School
Muscle Shoals · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Muscle Shoals Middle School
Muscle Shoals · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Muscle Shoals High School
Muscle Shoals · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#12 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.7
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,852
+$44 vs Alabama median
District size
2,937 students
Typical than Alabama median
The short answer
Muscle Shoals City ranks #12 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Muscle Shoals City's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mcbride Elementary School (8.8/10), Muscle Shoals Middle School (7.6/10), and Muscle Shoals High School (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Muscle Shoals City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mcbride Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Muscle Shoals Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Muscle Shoals High School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Muscle Shoals City
Muscle Shoals City is a Muscle Shoals, Alabama school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,937 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.1:1. The district invests $12,852 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.2/10, Muscle Shoals City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mcbride Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Muscle Shoals City students show an average math proficiency of 68.1% and ELA proficiency of 70.8%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Muscle Shoals City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Muscle Shoals City with test data.
Schools in Muscle Shoals City
6 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Muscle Shoals
- Total Enrollment
- 2,937
- Teachers (FTE)
- 172
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Muscle Shoals City?
Muscle Shoals City has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Muscle Shoals City?
The average composite rating for Muscle Shoals City is 8.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Muscle Shoals City?
Muscle Shoals City spends $12,852 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Muscle Shoals City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Muscle Shoals City is 17.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Muscle Shoals City?
Mcbride Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Muscle Shoals City with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Muscle Shoals City?
Across schools in Muscle Shoals City with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 70.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Muscle Shoals City compare to other districts in Alabama?
Muscle Shoals City has an average school rating of 8.2/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 68.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 70.8%
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Compare Muscle Shoals City with neighboring districts in the state.
- Mobile County (92)
- Jefferson County (57)
- Montgomery County (52)
- Birmingham City (49)
- Huntsville City (45)
- Baldwin County (44)
- Tuscaloosa County (36)
- Shelby County (33)
- Madison County (30)
- Cullman County (27)
- Etowah County (24)
- Tuscaloosa City (21)
- Calhoun County (20)
- Decatur City (20)
- St Clair County (20)
- Hoover City (18)
- Dothan City (18)
- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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