Schools
The Muscle Shoals City school system enjoys a reputation for its rigorous academic standards. In March 2008, after an intense evaluation, Muscle Shoals High School and Howell-Graves Preschool were awarded the Lighthouse Award by the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence. The system is currently led by Superintendent Dr. Jeff Wooten. There are seven schools in the district:
- Muscle Shoals High School.........Principal Brian Lindsey
- Muscle Shoals Center for Technology...Principal Sylvia Coleman
- Muscle Shoals Middle School...........Principal Mary Ann Stegall
- McBride Elementary School.............Principal Denise Woods
- Highland Park Elementary School.......Principal Hal Horton
- Webster Elementary School.............Principal Dan Starkey
- Howell Graves Preschool...............Principal Sheneta F. Smith
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