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Marion County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,329 students in Marion County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Marion County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
3,329 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
205 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Marion County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 145 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.62
# American Indian Students
10 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
186 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
11%
# Black Students
135 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
4%
32%
# White Students
2,895 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
87%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
81 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
71
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
264
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
269
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
264
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
275
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
210
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
210
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
228
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
255
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
252
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
272
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
286
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
221
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
252
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,548 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,181 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,548
$12,892
Spending / Student
$11,181
$12,112
Best Marion County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion County School District?
Marion County School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,329 students.
What is the rank of Marion County School District?
Marion County School District is ranked #49 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County School District?
87% of Marion County School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion County School District?
Marion County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Marion County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,181 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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