Brilliant High School in Brilliant, AL closed in 2023 after serving grades 7–12 with a final enrollment of 122 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1.
The school's state ranking declined overall between 2010 (#853) and 2018 (#806), with fluctuations noted from a low of #1109 in 2017.
Math proficiency varied widely but remained mostly lower than the state average, with 15% in 2023 compared to 30% statewide.
Reading proficiency was also lower than the state average in recent years, recorded at 45% in 2022 versus 47% for Alabama.
Enrollment was predominantly white (99%) with roughly half of the students eligible for free lunch over recent years, reflecting stable socioeconomic status.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
122 students
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2010–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
White
99%
50%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2009–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
53%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brilliant High School?
The graduation rate of Brilliant High School is 50%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Brilliant High School?
122 students attend Brilliant High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Brilliant High School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brilliant High School?
Brilliant High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brilliant High School offer ?
Brilliant High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Brilliant High School part of?
Brilliant High School is part of Marion County School District.
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