For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 530 students in 35563, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 34 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 35563, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 35563, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 35563 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 35563, AL 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 35563, AL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 35563, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in 35563, AL include Guin Elementary School and Marion County High School.
How many public schools are located in 35563?
2 public schools are located in 35563.
What percentage of students in 35563 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 35563 are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 35563?
35563 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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