Marion County School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 12 public schools in Marion County School District, serving 3,280 students.
- 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 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). This district's average school ranking is in the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
- The top ranked public schools in Marion County School District are Guin Elementary School, Brilliant Elementary School and Marion County High School. Overall school rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 45% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is less than the Alabama public school average of 18:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Marion County School District |
| School District Website | http://www.mcbe.net |
| School District Phone Number | (205) 921-3191 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AL) |
| # of Schools | 12 Schools | 1,474 Schools |
| # of Students | 3,280 Students | 742,195 Students |
| # of Teachers | 194 Teachers | 42,154 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
District Comparison
- Marion County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 138 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 72% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (AL) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 46% |
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| Graduation Rate | 89% | 89% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.59 |
| # of American Indian Students | 13 Students | 6,934 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 17 Students | 10,786 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 122 Students | 58,766 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 8% |
| # of Black Students | 121 Students | 243,597 Students |
| % Black Students | 4% | 33% |
| # of White Students | 2,928 Students | 404,645 Students |
| % White Students | 89% | 55% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 4 Students | 840 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 75 Students | 16,627 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 15,520 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 244 | 54,954 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 222 | 56,387 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 252 | 55,562 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 237 | 57,484 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 246 | 58,492 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 288 | 57,872 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 230 | 55,711 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 268 | 55,600 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 261 | 55,226 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 282 | 57,301 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 258 | 55,318 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 261 | 53,920 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 231 | 52,848 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $9,862 in this school district is less than the state average of $10,446. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $9,710 is less than the state average of $10,415. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (AL) |
| Total Revenue | $34 MM | $30 MM |
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| Spending | $34 MM | $30 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,862 | $10,446 |
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| Spending / Student | $9,710 | $10,415 |
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Marion County School District Public Schools (2020-21)
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School (Math/Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students - Brilliant Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank: Top 20%10180 State Highway 129
Brilliant, AL 35548
(205) 465-2323
Grades: K-6 | 133 students
- Brilliant High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank: Bottom 50%Odis Dickinson Dr
Brilliant, AL 35548
(205) 465-2322
Grades: 7-12 | 122 students
- Guin Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank: Top 10%7980 U S Highway 43
Guin, AL 35563
(205) 468-3433
Grades: PK-6 | 242 students
- Hackleburg Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank: Top 50%185 School Street
Hackleburg, AL 35564
(205) 935-5156
Grades: K-6 | 244 students
- Hackleburg High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank: Bottom 50%185 School St
Hackleburg, AL 35564
(205) 935-3223
Grades: 7-12 | 189 students
- Hamilton Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 50%
Rank: Top 50%784 10th Ave Sw
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-2145
Grades: PK-4 | 601 students
- Hamilton High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank: Top 50%211 Aggie Ave
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-3281
Grades: 9-12 | 514 students
- Hamilton Middle School Math: 42% | Reading: 50%
Rank: Top 50%400 Military St S
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-7030
Grades: 5-8 | 512 students
- Marion County Alternative School Alternative School
Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%
Rank: Top 50%188 Winchester Dr
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 952-9083
Grades: 5-12 | 3 students
- Marion County High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank: Top 30%8115 Us Highway 43
Guin, AL 35563
(205) 468-3377
Grades: 7-12 | 250 students
- Phillips Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank: Top 50%160 School Ave
Bear Creek, AL 35543
(205) 486-5062
Grades: PK-6 | 241 students
- Phillips High School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank: Bottom 50%142 School Avenue
Bear Creek, AL 35543
(205) 486-3737
Grades: 7-12 | 229 students
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