For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,584 students in Marion County, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 34 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Marion County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Marion County, AL are Winfield Elementary School, Guin Elementary School and Hamilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Marion County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
601 County Highway 14
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-2305
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-2305
Grades: PK-4
| 525 students
Rank: #22.
Guin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7980 U S Highway 43
Guin, AL 35563
(205) 468-3433
Guin, AL 35563
(205) 468-3433
Grades: PK-6
| 292 students
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
784 10th Ave Sw
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-2145
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-2145
Grades: PK-4
| 634 students
Rank: #44.
Marion County Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
188 Winchester Dr
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 952-9083
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 952-9083
Grades: 5-12
| 15 students
Rank: #55.
Winfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
232 Pirate Cove
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-6900
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 349 students
Rank: #66.
Hamilton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Military St S
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-7030
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-7030
Grades: 5-8
| 452 students
Rank: #77.
Winfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
481 Apple Ave
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-6901
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-6901
Grades: 5-8
| 381 students
Rank: #88.
Hackleburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
185 School Street
Hackleburg, AL 35564
(205) 935-5156
Hackleburg, AL 35564
(205) 935-5156
Grades: PK-6
| 281 students
Rank: #99.
Brilliant School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10180 State Highway 129
Brilliant, AL 35548
(205) 465-2323
Brilliant, AL 35548
(205) 465-2323
Grades: PK-12
| 255 students
Rank: #1010.
Phillips Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
160 School Ave
Bear Creek, AL 35543
(205) 486-5062
Bear Creek, AL 35543
(205) 486-5062
Grades: PK-6
| 254 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Hackleburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
185 School St
Hackleburg, AL 35564
(205) 935-3223
Hackleburg, AL 35564
(205) 935-3223
Grades: 7-12
| 222 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Marion County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8115 Us Highway 43
Guin, AL 35563
(205) 468-3377
Guin, AL 35563
(205) 468-3377
Grades: 7-12
| 250 students
Rank: #1313.
Hamilton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 Aggie Ave
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-3281
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-3281
Grades: 9-12
| 466 students
Rank: #1414.
Phillips High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
142 School Avenue
Bear Creek, AL 35543
(205) 486-3737
Bear Creek, AL 35543
(205) 486-3737
Grades: 7-12
| 208 students
Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Odis Dickinson Dr
Brilliant, AL 35548
(205) 465-2322
Brilliant, AL 35548
(205) 465-2322
Grades: 7-12
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Marion County, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Marion County, AL include Winfield Elementary School, Guin Elementary School and Hamilton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Marion County?
14 public schools are located in Marion County.
What percentage of students in Marion County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Marion County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Marion County include: Hackleburg High School vs. Hamilton High School, Marion County High School vs. Winfield High School, Winfield High School vs. Marion County High School
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