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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Marion County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,579 students in Marion County, AL (there are 1 private school, serving 47 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Marion County, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%). Marion County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Alabama.
The top-ranked public schools in Marion County, AL are Guin Elementary School, Winfield Elementary School and Hamilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Marion County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Guin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7980 U S Highway 43
Guin, AL 35563
(205) 468-3433
Gr: PK-6 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Winfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
601 County Highway 14
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-2305
Gr: PK-4 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
784 10th Ave Sw
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-2145
Gr: PK-4 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Winfield Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
481 Apple Ave
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-6901
Gr: 5-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Winfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
232 Pirate Cove
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Military St S
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-7030
Gr: 5-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Hackleburg Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
185 School Street
Hackleburg, AL 35564
(205) 935-5156
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
160 School Ave
Bear Creek, AL 35543
(205) 486-5062
Gr: PK-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Brilliant School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10180 State Highway 129
Brilliant, AL 35548
(205) 465-2323
Gr: K-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Marion County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8115 Us Highway 43
Guin, AL 35563
(205) 468-3377
Gr: 7-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1111.
Hackleburg High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
185 School St
Hackleburg, AL 35564
(205) 935-3223
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
211 Aggie Ave
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-3281
Gr: 9-12 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1313.
Phillips High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
142 School Avenue
Bear Creek, AL 35543
(205) 486-3737
Gr: 7-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Marion County, AL?
The top-ranked public schools in Marion County, AL include Guin Elementary School, Winfield Elementary School and Hamilton Elementary School. Marion County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Alabama.
How many public schools are located in Marion County?
13 public schools are located in Marion County.
What percentage of students in Marion County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Marion County are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public schools average of 50% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?

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