For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,302 students in Marion County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Marion County School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
3,302 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
196 Teachers
43,229 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marion County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#49 out of 145 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
12%
% Black
4%
31%
% White
84%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,642 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,272 is less than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,642
$12,875
Spending / Student
$11,272
$12,097
Best Marion County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Guin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7980 U S Highway 43
Guin, AL 35563
(205) 468-3433
Guin, AL 35563
(205) 468-3433
Gr: PK-6 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
784 10th Ave Sw
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-2145
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-2145
Gr: PK-4 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Military St S
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-7030
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-7030
Gr: 5-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Hackleburg Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
185 School Street
Hackleburg, AL 35564
(205) 935-5156
Hackleburg, AL 35564
(205) 935-5156
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 School Ave
Bear Creek, AL 35543
(205) 486-5062
Bear Creek, AL 35543
(205) 486-5062
Gr: PK-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Brilliant School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10180 State Highway 129
Brilliant, AL 35548
(205) 465-2323
Brilliant, AL 35548
(205) 465-2323
Gr: K-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Marion County High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8115 Us Highway 43
Guin, AL 35563
(205) 468-3377
Guin, AL 35563
(205) 468-3377
Gr: 7-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Hackleburg High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
185 School St
Hackleburg, AL 35564
(205) 935-3223
Hackleburg, AL 35564
(205) 935-3223
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 Aggie Ave
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-3281
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 921-3281
Gr: 9-12 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
Phillips High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
142 School Avenue
Bear Creek, AL 35543
(205) 486-3737
Bear Creek, AL 35543
(205) 486-3737
Gr: 7-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion County School District?
Marion County School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,302 students.
What is the rank of Marion County School District?
Marion County School District is ranked #48 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County School District?
84% of Marion County School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion County School District?
Marion County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Marion County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,272 is less than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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