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Best High Schools in Gurley, AL

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451

Students

5-star school

Top rankedMadison County High School12^th of 374 Alabama high schools

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Madison County High School up 26 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The city of Gurley, Alabama is home to a single high school, Madison County High School, which serves grades 9-12. This standout institution has consistently ranked in the top 15% of Alabama high schools over the past 3 years, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 12th out of 374 high schools in the state for the 2024-2025 school year.

Madison County High School outperforms the state and Madison County averages on key academic metrics, with students demonstrating 10-20 percentage point higher proficiency rates in math, science, and English. The school boasts a 90.0% 4-year graduation rate, exceeding the state average, and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.9 to 1. While the school serves a population with moderate economic challenges, with 38.15% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, it is able to allocate resources effectively to support student learning and development.

Overall, Madison County High School stands out as a model of excellence in the Gurley, Alabama area, delivering consistently high academic performance and providing a quality education to its diverse student population. The school's strong metrics and sustained excellence make it a standout institution in the region.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2025)	Summative Assessment Science (2025)	Summative Assessment English (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Madison County High School	Public	9-12	174 Brock Rd	Gurley	35748	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	No	(256) 851-3270	451	26	17.3	35.0%	317 (70.3%)	38 (8.4%)	35 (7.8%)	2 (0.4%)	42 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.8%)	95.9	12^th of 374 public high schools	96.8%		88.8	38^th of 378 public high schools	89.9%	26	47.6	55.3	51.0	$11,207	$1,075	$10,093

Cities Near Gurley

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Huntsville	4.74 mi	53	179^th
Hampton Cove	6.16 mi	2	3^rd
Big Cove	8.47 mi	1	19^th
Woodville	9.57 mi	1
Owens Cross Roads	9.66 mi	1	68^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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