For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,767 students in Marion County, AL. The top-ranked public middle schools in Marion County, AL are Winfield Middle School, Hamilton Middle School and Brilliant School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Marion County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winfield Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
481 Apple Ave
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-6901
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-6901
Gr: 5-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Military St S
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-7030
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-7030
Gr: 5-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Brilliant School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10180 State Highway 129
Brilliant, AL 35548
(205) 465-2323
Brilliant, AL 35548
(205) 465-2323
Gr: K-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
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 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Hackleburg High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
185 School St
Hackleburg, AL 35564
(205) 935-3223
Hackleburg, AL 35564
(205) 935-3223
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Phillips High School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Odis Dickinson Dr
Brilliant, AL 35548
(205) 465-2322
Brilliant, AL 35548
(205) 465-2322
Gr: 7-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Marion County Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
188 Winchester Dr
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 952-9083
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 952-9083
Gr: 5-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Marion County, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marion County, AL include Winfield Middle School, Hamilton Middle School and Brilliant School. Marion County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Alabama.
How many public middle schools are located in Marion County?
6 public middle schools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Marion County include: Hamilton Middle School vs. Winfield Middle School, Winfield Middle School vs. Hamilton Middle School
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