Serving 122 students in grades 7-12, Brilliant High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
122 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
n/a
32%
White
99%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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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