Marion County High School serves 239 students in grades 7-12.
Marion County High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marion County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Marion County High School's student population of 239 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Marion County High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Marion County High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#459 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
6%
32%
White
85%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marion County High School's ranking?
Marion County High School is ranked #459 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Marion County High School often compared to?
Marion County High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winfield High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marion County High School?
The graduation rate of Marion County High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Marion County High School?
239 students attend Marion County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Marion County High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marion County High School?
Marion County High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Marion County High School offer ?
Marion County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Marion County High School part of?
Marion County High School is part of Marion County School District.
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