At a glance
Reported students
556
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama high enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 314 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
436.5
Guntersville High School: 556 reported students.
State peer staffing position
16th percentile
15:1 reported; state peer median 17.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 592
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.4:1
What the reported data says about Guntersville High School
Guntersville High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Guntersville. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Guntersville City. NCES reports 556 students for 2024–25.
Among 314 high schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 525.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, below the Alabama median of 17.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (73.2%) and Black (13.1%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Guntersville High School
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.16 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White73.2%
- Hispanic7.9%
- Black13.1%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial3.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
8 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Guntersville City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Guntersville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
486 reported students
Cherokee Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
387 reported students
Guntersville Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
381 reported students
Public schools near Guntersville High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall County Online School High · Marshall County | 07–12 | 71 | 1.8 mi |
| Marshall Technical School High · Marshall County | 10–12 | — | 1.9 mi |
| Brindlee Mountain High School High · Marshall County | 06–12 | 496 | 7.3 mi |
| Albertville High School High · Albertville City | 09–12 | 1,244 | 7.4 mi |
| Albertville Innovation Academy High · Albertville City | 09–12 | 507 | 7.4 mi |
| Douglas High School High · Marshall County | 09–12 | 727 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Guntersville High School
What grades does Guntersville High School serve?
Guntersville High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Guntersville City.
How many students attend Guntersville High School?
Guntersville High School reported 556 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 314 Alabama high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 592 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Guntersville High School?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 556 students and 37.16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 17.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Guntersville High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Guntersville High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Guntersville City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Guntersville High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
50.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Guntersville High School in?
Guntersville High School is part of Guntersville City, based in Guntersville, AL, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Guntersville High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Marshall County Online School (1.8 mi), Marshall Technical School (1.9 mi), Brindlee Mountain High School (7.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.