Brilliant High School
Brilliant High School serves 122 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Brilliant High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
Brilliant High School's student population of 122 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 122 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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School Rankings
The diversity score of Brilliant High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (17-18) | 30-34% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (17-18) | 40-44% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 33% |
| White | 99% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.59 |
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Graduation Rate (17-18) | ≥50% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marion County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Brilliant High School is Winfield High School (6.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Winfield Middle School (6.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Brilliant Elementary School (3.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Brilliant Brilliant Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 133 students10
3.0 miles
10180 State Highway 129
Brilliant, AL 35548
(205) 465-2323 3 K-6 133 - Winfield Winfield Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-4 | 506 students10
6.3 miles
601 County Highway 14
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-2305 6.3 PK-4 506 - Winfield Winfield High School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 373 students10
6.6 miles
232 Pirate Cove
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-6900 6.6 9-12 373 - Winfield Winfield Middle School Math: 49% | Reading: 43%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 5-8 | 370 students10
6.7 miles
481 Apple Ave
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-6901 6.7 5-8 370 - Guin Guin Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-6 | 242 students10
9.2 miles
7980 U S Highway 43
Guin, AL 35563
(205) 468-3433 9.2 PK-6 242
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