Summary:
The city of Guntersville, Alabama is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools, serving students from diverse backgrounds across the area. While the Guntersville City schools generally perform well, with several standout institutions, there are notable disparities in performance between the Guntersville schools and the Marshall County district's Brindlee Mountain schools.
Guntersville High School is a standout, consistently ranking in the top 60 high schools in Alabama and earning a 4-star rating, with strong test scores, particularly in science. Cherokee Elementary School also performs exceptionally well, ranking in the top 114 elementary schools in the state and boasting significantly higher math and English proficiency rates than the state averages. Additionally, Guntersville Middle School maintains a 4-star rating and ranks in the top 111 middle schools, with particularly strong English proficiency.
The schools in Guntersville serve a diverse student population, with a mix of racial and ethnic groups represented. However, the high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 45.31% at Guntersville High School to 59.03% at Brindlee Mountain Primary School, indicate a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The variation in per-student spending, from $8,940 at Guntersville Middle School to $13,692 at Guntersville High School, may contribute to the disparities in performance between the Guntersville and Brindlee Mountain schools.
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