Total enrollment
2,979
+104 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
7 schools in Muscle Shoals
Alabama · Public K-12
Across Muscle Shoals, 7 public K-12 schools serve approximately 2,979 students across 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
7-year change in Muscle Shoals
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
66%
was 72%
% Hispanic
8%
was 5%
% Black
15%
was 15%
% Asian
3%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park Elementary School | Elementary | 01-02 | 236 |
| Howell Graves Preschool | Elementary | PK-KG | 356 |
| McBride Elementary School | Elementary | 03-05 | 647 |
| Muscle Shoals Career Academy | High | 09-12 | · |
| Muscle Shoals High School | High | 09-12 | 864 |
| Muscle Shoals Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 642 |
| Webster Elementary School | Elementary | 01-02 | 234 |
About Muscle Shoals
Across Muscle Shoals, Alabama, 7 public schools instructs about 2,979 students between them.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
Average school size in Muscle Shoals is around 426 students, 22% below the Alabama average of about 544.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Muscle Shoals has climbed 4% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,875 students to 2,979. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 72% to 66%.
On allk12, the community for Muscle Shoals discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.