Marshall County had 1,100 students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education. This represents 87% of the 1,265 pupils in that year’s graduating cohort.
College readiness in the county increased compared to the previous school year, when 956 students were considered prepared for college.
Across Marshall County, Arab High School stood out, with almost 93.9% of students set to graduate considered ready for college. Meanwhile, Brindlee Mountain High School ranked last, with only 73.7% meeting the benchmark.
College readiness in the county varied based on students’ ethnicity. During the 2023-24 school year, while 65.1% of white students were considered ready for college, only 2.8% American Indian or Alaska Native students achieved the same status. These rankings may not reflect absolute accuracy, as data for small student groups may have been suppressed to protect student privacy.
Marshall County had an overall graduation rate of 85.3%.
Alabama ranks 50th among U.S. states for public education, according to the 2024 World Population Review, placing as the second worst in overall school performance—just above Arizona, which ranked last. The ranking reflects weak outcomes across K-12 performance, school funding, higher education quality, and safety, with particularly poor marks for test scores, graduation rates, and school resources.
| School name | No. of Students | College Readiness |
|---|---|---|
| Arab High School | 196 | 93.9% |
| Boaz High School | 165 | 91.5% |
| Douglas High School | 171 | 90.1% |
| Albertville High School | 410 | 86.8% |
| Guntersville High School | 141 | 81.6% |
| Asbury High School | 83 | 80.7% |
| Brindlee Mountain High School | 99 | 73.7% |
*Data for small student groups is suppressed to ensure privacy.
