- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Muscle Shoals, AL
Muscle Shoals High School
Federal NCES profile for Muscle Shoals High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010252001062
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muscle Shoals High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Alabama schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Muscle Shoals · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Muscle Shoals High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Muscle Shoals High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Muscle Shoals, AL.
School address
District: Muscle Shoals City · Alabama
NCES ID 010252001062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Muscle Shoals High School held near 874 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.9 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 010252001062 · Muscle Shoals, AL High · MID · TRAD
864 enr · 20.1:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcbride Elementary School (647 students)
Muscle Shoals High School held near 874 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.9 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Muscle Shoals High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Muscle Shoals High School
864 students
- Mcbride Elemen
Mcbride Elementary School
647 students
- Muscle Shoals
Muscle Shoals Middle School
642 students
- Howell Graves
Howell Graves Preschool
356 students
- Highland Park 236
Highland Park Elementary School
236 students
- Webster Elemen 234
Webster Elementary School
234 students
What this shows Muscle Shoals High School reports 864 students on the CCD universe file.
How Muscle Shoals High School compares
Muscle Shoals High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▼ 43% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 864 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
864
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 84% in Alabama - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,852
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.5%
African American 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Muscle Shoals High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
District finance for Muscle Shoals City reports $12,852 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Muscle Shoals High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcbride Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Muscle Shoals Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howell Graves Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Muscle Shoals High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~864 students)
Frequently asked questions about Muscle Shoals High School
How many students attend Muscle Shoals High School?
Muscle Shoals High School has 864 students enrolled. It is a high school in Muscle Shoals, AL. CCD year-over-year: 853 (2022-23) → 874 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muscle Shoals High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Muscle Shoals High School is 20.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Muscle Shoals High School?
33.6% of students at Muscle Shoals High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Muscle Shoals High School?
The largest demographic group at Muscle Shoals High School is White at 63.5% of enrollment, in Muscle Shoals, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muscle Shoals High School?
Muscle Shoals High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Muscle Shoals High School rank among public schools in Muscle Shoals?
By Resource Investment Index, Muscle Shoals High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Muscle Shoals, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Muscle Shoals on the city page.
What other schools are in Muscle Shoals City?
Besides Muscle Shoals High School, Muscle Shoals City also operates Mcbride Elementary School (647 students), Muscle Shoals Middle School (642 students), and Howell Graves Preschool (356 students). See the Muscle Shoals City district page for the complete list.