For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 5,955 students in Marshall County, AL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Marshall County, AL are Arab High School, Guntersville High School and Douglas High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Marshall County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kate D Smith Dar High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Marshall County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arab High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
511 Arabian Dr Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6026
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6026
Gr: 9-12 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Douglas High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 Eagle Drive
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-2810
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-2810
Gr: 9-12 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Kate D Smith Dar High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6077 Main St
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-4238
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-4238
Gr: 9-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Boaz High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
907 Brown St
Boaz, AL 35957
(256) 593-2401
Boaz, AL 35957
(256) 593-2401
Gr: 9-12 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Albertville High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
402 E Mccord Ave
Albertville, AL 35950
(256) 894-5000
Albertville, AL 35950
(256) 894-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,244 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
Asbury High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1990 Asbury Rd
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 878-4068
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 878-4068
Gr: 6-12 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
510 Mcdonald Av
Albertville, AL 35950
(256) 891-1183
Albertville, AL 35950
(256) 891-1183
Gr: 9-12 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
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
Gr: 3-12
Rank: n/an/a
12380 Us Highway 431
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-3171
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-3171
Gr: 7-12 | 71 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall Technical School
Vocational School
12312 Us Highway 431 S
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-5629
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-5629
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Marshall County, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Marshall County, AL include Arab High School, Guntersville High School and Douglas High School.
How many public high schools are located in Marshall County?
9 public high schools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Marshall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Marshall County include: Brindlee Mountain High School vs. Arab High School, Kate D Smith Dar High School vs. Guntersville High School, Douglas High School vs. Boaz High School
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