For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,121 students in Marion County, AL.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Marion County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winfield Elementary 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
| 537 students
Rank: #22.
Guin Elementary 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
| 294 students
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Elementary 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
(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
| 7 students
Rank: #55.
Hamilton Middle 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
| 471 students
Rank: #66.
Winfield Middle 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
| 387 students
Rank: #77.
Hackleburg Elementary 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
| 262 students
Rank: #88.
Brilliant 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
| 264 students
Rank: #99.
Phillips Elementary 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
| 265 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 elementary schools in Marion County, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Marion County, AL include Winfield Elementary School, Guin Elementary School and Hamilton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Marion County, AL?
9 public elementary schools are located in Marion County, AL.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County, AL?
Marion County, AL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 47% (majority Black).
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