Best High Schools in Muscle Shoals, AL

Muscle Shoals, AL has 8 high schools with 4,216 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Muscle Shoals score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Muscle Shoals underperform expectations.

1. Muscle Shoals High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Muscle Shoals City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 853 Students

2. Northridge High School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tuscaloosa City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1145 Students

3. Florence High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Florence City • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1034 Students

4. Cherokee High School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Colbert County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 221 Students

5. Colbert County High School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Colbert County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 455 Students

6. Sheffield High School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sheffield City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 278 Students

Best Middle Schools in Muscle Shoals, AL

Muscle Shoals, AL has 3 middle schools with 1,416 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Muscle Shoals score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Muscle Shoals exceed expectations.

1. Muscle Shoals Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Muscle Shoals City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 648 Students

2. Hibbett School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Florence City • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 582 Students

3. Sheffield Junior High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sheffield City • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 186 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Muscle Shoals, AL

Muscle Shoals, AL has 9 elementary schools with 2,820 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Muscle Shoals score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Muscle Shoals underperform expectations.

1. Mcbride Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Muscle Shoals City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 614 Students

2. L E Willson Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sheffield City • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 275 Students

3. Underwood Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lauderdale County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 325 Students

4. Hatton Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Colbert County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 242 Students

5. Leighton Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Colbert County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 355 Students

6. Cherokee Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Colbert County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 228 Students

7. Highland Park Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Muscle Shoals City • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 221 Students

8. Howell Graves Preschool

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Muscle Shoals City • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 340 Students

9. Webster Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Muscle Shoals City • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 220 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Muscle Shoals, AL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Muscle Shoals, AL has a total population of 19,402 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Muscle Shoals, AL

8,452

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Muscle Shoals, AL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

15.44 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

2.83 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.61 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Muscle Shoals, AL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Muscle Shoals, AL.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,100 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

53 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Muscle Shoals, AL Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations