For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 451 students in Gurley, AL.
The top-ranked public high school in Gurley, AL is Madison County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gurley, AL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 38% statewide average). High schools in Gurley have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public high schools.
Gurley, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Madison County High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Gurley, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
174 Brock Rd
Gurley, AL 35748
(256) 851-3270
Gurley, AL 35748
(256) 851-3270
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gurley, AL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gurley, AL include Madison County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gurley?
1 public high schools are located in Gurley.
What is the racial composition of students in Gurley?
Gurley public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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