For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 760 students in Marion, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 85 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Marion, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public school in Marion, AL is Francis Marion School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 1% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Marion have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Marion, AL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Francis Marion School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Hubbard Drive
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-6791
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-6791
Grades: PK-12
| 595 students
Rank: n/an/a
Breakthrough Charter School
Charter School
1101 Washington Street
Marion, AL 36756
(559) 696-4461
Marion, AL 36756
(559) 696-4461
Grades: PK-8
| 165 students
Marion, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Head Start Perry Cty (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Greensboro St
Marion, AL 36756
(205) 682-5300
Marion, AL 36756
(205) 682-5300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hwy. 14 West
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-6741
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-6741
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Marion, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Marion, AL include Francis Marion School.
How many public schools are located in Marion, AL?
2 public schools are located in Marion, AL.
What percentage of students in Marion, AL go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Marion, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marion, AL?
Marion, AL public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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