For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,476 students in Marshall County, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Marshall County, AL are Arab Junior High School, Boaz Middle School and Guntersville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Marshall County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arab Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
911 Old Cullman Rd
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6074
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6074
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Rank: #22.
Boaz Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 Newt Parker Dr
Boaz, AL 35957
(256) 593-0799
Boaz, AL 35957
(256) 593-0799
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
Rank: #33.
Guntersville Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Sunset Drive
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-5182
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-5182
Grades: 6-8
| 417 students
Rank: #44.
Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6077 Main St
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-5950
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-5950
Grades: 5-8
| 364 students
Rank: #55.
Douglas Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 75
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-1240
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-1240
Grades: 6-8
| 506 students
Rank: #66.
Albertville Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Alabama Ave
Albertville, AL 35950
(256) 878-2341
Albertville, AL 35950
(256) 878-2341
Grades: 7-8
| 884 students
Rank: #77.
Asbury High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1990 Asbury Rd
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 878-4068
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 878-4068
Grades: 6-12
| 650 students
Rank: #88.
Brindlee Mountain High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
994 Scant City Road
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2800
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2800
Grades: 6-12
| 515 students
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
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Marshall County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1050 Scant City Road
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2820
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2820
Grades: 6-8
| 247 students
Marshall Technical School (Closed 2024)
Vocational School
12312 Us Highway 431 S
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-5629
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-5629
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Marshall County, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Marshall County, AL include Arab Junior High School, Boaz Middle School and Guntersville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Marshall County?
9 public middle schools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Marshall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Marshall County include: Arab Junior High School vs. Guntersville Middle School, Boaz Middle School vs. Douglas Middle School, Douglas Middle School vs. Boaz Middle School
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