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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 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,373 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 20% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
3,373 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
196 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Marion County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#57 out of 143 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.62
# American Indian Students
9 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
165 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
10%
# Black Students
172 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
5%
32%
# White Students
2,935 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
87%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
75 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
66
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
288
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
271
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
272
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
235
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
214
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
218
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
252
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
257
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
254
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
297
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
247
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
265
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
237
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,397 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,035 is less than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,397
$12,931
Spending / Student
$11,035
$12,150
Best Marion County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Guin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7980 U S Highway 43
Guin, AL 35563
(205) 468-3433
Guin, AL 35563
(205) 468-3433
Grades: PK-6
| 294 students
Rank: #22.
Marion County Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
188 Winchester Dr
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 952-9083
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 952-9083
Grades: 5-12
| 7 students
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
784 10th Ave Sw
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-2145
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-2145
Grades: PK-4
| 634 students
Rank: #44.
Hackleburg Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
185 School Street
Hackleburg, AL 35564
(205) 935-5156
Hackleburg, AL 35564
(205) 935-5156
Grades: PK-6
| 262 students
Rank: #55.
Marion County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8115 Us Highway 43
Guin, AL 35563
(205) 468-3377
Guin, AL 35563
(205) 468-3377
Grades: 7-12
| 239 students
Rank: #66.
Brilliant School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
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
| 264 students
Rank: #77.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Military St S
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-7030
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-7030
Grades: 5-8
| 471 students
Rank: #88.
Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 School Ave
Bear Creek, AL 35543
(205) 486-5062
Bear Creek, AL 35543
(205) 486-5062
Grades: PK-6
| 265 students
Rank: #99.
Hackleburg High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
185 School St
Hackleburg, AL 35564
(205) 935-3223
Hackleburg, AL 35564
(205) 935-3223
Grades: 7-12
| 217 students
Rank: #1010.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
211 Aggie Ave
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-3281
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-3281
Grades: 9-12
| 498 students
Rank: #1111.
Phillips High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
142 School Avenue
Bear Creek, AL 35543
(205) 486-3737
Bear Creek, AL 35543
(205) 486-3737
Grades: 7-12
| 222 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion County School District?
Marion County School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,373 students.
What is the rank of Marion County School District?
Marion County School District is ranked #56 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 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 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Marion County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,035 is less than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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