For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 530 students in Guin, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 34 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Guin, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Guin, AL are Guin Elementary School and Marion County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guin, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Guin have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Guin, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Guin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Marion County High 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
| 227 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Guin, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Guin, AL include Guin Elementary School and Marion County High School.
How many public schools are located in Guin?
2 public schools are located in Guin.
What percentage of students in Guin go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Guin are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Guin?
Guin public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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