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#927 of 1,356 schools in AL
Muscle Shoals High School
High School · Muscle Shoals City · Muscle Shoals, AL
A Muscle Shoals City high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1900 Avalon Ave, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
- Math 38% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Muscle Shoals High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 29 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Muscle Shoals High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,166/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Muscle Shoals), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,726
Median home value
$189,700
Median rent
$917/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35661; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Deshler High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 472 | Compare → |
| Sheffield High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 281 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Muscle Shoals City
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,852NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Muscle Shoals High School is listed in Muscle Shoals City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Muscle Shoals High School
Muscle Shoals High School is a public high school in Muscle Shoals, AL, part of Muscle Shoals City, serving approximately 874 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #927 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Muscle Shoals High School
What grades does Muscle Shoals High School serve?
Muscle Shoals High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Muscle Shoals High School?
Muscle Shoals High School has an enrollment of approximately 874 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muscle Shoals High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Muscle Shoals High School is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Muscle Shoals High School rank in AL?
Muscle Shoals High School ranks #927 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Muscle Shoals High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Muscle Shoals High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Muscle Shoals High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Muscle Shoals High School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Muscle Shoals High School a charter school?
No, Muscle Shoals High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Muscle Shoals High School a Title I school?
No, Muscle Shoals High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Muscle Shoals High School?
39.9% of students at Muscle Shoals High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 874
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Colbert County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (256) 389-2682
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 35661)
- 18,957
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35661; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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