Hamilton High School vs. Marion County High School
Should I attend Hamilton High School or Marion County High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Marion County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Overview
Serving 498 students in grades 9-12, Hamilton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Serving 239 students in grades 7-12, Marion County High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
498 students
239 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#732 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#459 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
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37
Grade 8 Students
-
40
Grade 9 Students
144
42
Grade 10 Students
123
29
Grade 11 Students
115
55
Grade 12 Students
116
36
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
5%
6%
% White
88%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%