Marion County High School, a Berkeley Heights public high school in Guin, AL, serves grades 7–12 with an enrollment of 227 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1; the school ranked #755 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #459 in 2021.
Math proficiency ranged from 10–14% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 45–49%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 25–29%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined slightly from 250 students in 2023 to 227, while free lunch eligibility rose to 60% in 2023, highlighting socioeconomic challenges; minority enrollment stood at 17%.
The school's graduation rate was 90% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 88%, maintaining a consistent trend above state levels over the past decade.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Marion County High School's student population of 223 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Marion County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marion County High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#755 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-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 is Marion County High School's ranking?
Marion County High School is ranked #755 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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, Hamilton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marion County High School?
The graduation rate of Marion County High School is 90%, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 90%.
How many students attend Marion County High School?
223 students attend Marion County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Marion County High School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marion County High School?
Marion County High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Marion County High School offer ?
Marion County High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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