Marion County Alternative School in Hamilton, a Union County NJ high school equivalent in Alabama, closed in 2023 after ranking declined from #237 in 2021 to #315 in 2022 at the state level.
The school served grades 5–12 with a small enrollment of 15 students in 2023 and did not have teachers reported that year, reflecting operational challenges before closure.
Reading proficiency was 50%, higher than the state average of 47%, while math proficiency declined from 50% in 2021 to no reported data in 2023, with prior rates approximately equal to or higher than the state average.
Free lunch eligibility rose to 60% in 2023, indicating increased socioeconomic need; enrollment fluctuated notably, doubling from 7 students in 2022 to 15 before closing.
The student body was predominantly male (73%) and majority White (73%), with small representation of Black and American Indian students; the student–teacher ratio ceased to be reported as the school closed.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
American Indian
7%
1%
Black
13%
31%
White
73%
50%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)<50%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
1%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marion County Alternative School?
The graduation rate of Marion County Alternative School is 50%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Marion County Alternative School?
15 students attend Marion County Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Marion County Alternative School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Marion County Alternative School offer ?
Marion County Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marion County Alternative School part of?
Marion County Alternative School is part of Marion County School District.
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