Marion County School District
For the 2022 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,255 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 49% (versus the Alabama public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Marion County School District are Guin Elementary School, Hamilton Elementary School and Marion County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Marion County School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
School District Name
Marion County School District
School District Website
School District Phone Number
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
11 Schools
1,552 Schools
# Students
3,255 Students
731,765 Students
# Teachers
193 Teachers
42,338 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Marion County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 139 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#42 out of 139 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%

Graduation Rate
92%
91%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.61
# American Indian Students
12 Students
6,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
10,976 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
137 Students
68,594 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
164 Students
235,870 Students
% Black Students
5%
32%
# White Students
2,870 Students
389,026 Students
% White Students
88%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
915 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
56 Students
19,582 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
65
18,409
# Students in K Grade:
259
53,003
# Students in 1st Grade:
257
54,852
# Students in 2nd Grade:
238
53,708
# Students in 3rd Grade:
214
53,520
# Students in 4th Grade:
219
53,607
# Students in 5th Grade:
242
54,664
# Students in 6th Grade:
248
57,108
# Students in 7th Grade:
239
58,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
271
57,965
# Students in 9th Grade:
253
57,772
# Students in 10th Grade:
265
55,659
# Students in 11th Grade:
244
52,297
# Students in 12th Grade:
241
50,467
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,451 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,215. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,188 is less than the state median of $11,262. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$31 MM

Spending
$33 MM
$31 MM

Revenue / Student
$10,451
$11,215

Spending / Student
$10,188
$11,262

Best Marion County School District Public Schools (2022)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Guin Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | 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
| 265 students
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Elementary School
Math: 63% | Reading: 57%
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
| 598 students
Rank: #33.
Marion County High School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8115 Us Highway 43
Guin, AL 35563
(205) 468-3377
Guin, AL 35563
(205) 468-3377
Grades: 7-12
| 240 students
Rank: #44.
Hamilton High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 Aggie Ave
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-3281
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-3281
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Rank: #55.
Brilliant School
Math: 50-54% | 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
| 245 students
Rank: #66.
Phillips Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%
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
| 239 students
Rank: #77.
Hackleburg Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
185 School Street
Hackleburg, AL 35564
(205) 935-5156
Hackleburg, AL 35564
(205) 935-5156
Grades: PK-6
| 268 students
Rank: #88.
Hamilton Middle School
Math: 40% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Military St S
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-7030
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-7030
Grades: 5-8
| 488 students
Rank: #99.
Hackleburg High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
185 School St
Hackleburg, AL 35564
(205) 935-3223
Hackleburg, AL 35564
(205) 935-3223
Grades: 7-12
| 231 students
Rank: #1010.
Phillips High School
Math: 30-34% | 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
| 201 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marion County Alternative School
Alternative School
188 Winchester Dr
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 952-9083
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 952-9083
Grades: 5-12
| 2 students
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