Marion 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 41%).
School Overview
Total Students (14-15)
381 students
Showing 2006–2015. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
21 teachers
Showing 2006–2015. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤5%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
41%
Black
(14-15)98%
33%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
(14-15)1%
56%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(14-15)1%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
64%
47%
Showing 2006–2015. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
6%
Showing 2001–2014. Full 16-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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% AL state average).
How many students attend Marion High School?
381 students attend Marion High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Marion High School students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What school district is Marion High School part of?
Marion High School is part of Perry County School District.
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