Best Schools in Brilliant, Alabama
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Brilliant School
Other · Marion County. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
7.3
out of 10
Median Home
$64,600
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
7.3
out of 10
Median Home
$64,600
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Brilliant
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brilliant School | 7.3 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.3/10
- Median household income
- $48,155
- Median home value
- $64,600
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 77%
100% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Brilliant compares
Median household income
$48k
81% of Alabama median
About Schools in Brilliant, Alabama
Brilliant, Alabama is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span .
With an average rating of 7.3 out of 10, schools in Brilliant perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Brilliant is Brilliant School with a composite score of 7.3/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Brilliant is served by 1 school district: Marion County. These districts collectively serve 3,358 students.
Brilliant's community shows 8% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $48,155. The poverty rate in the area is 18.7%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 268 students · Pre-K–12th | 7.3 |
Schools in Brilliant
Brilliant, Alabama · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$48,155
Median Home Value
$64,600
Median Rent
$418/mo
Population
1,760
College Educated
8%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty Rate
18.7%
Community Profile
Brilliant has a median household income of $48,155. It is a community where 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $64,600, with a median rent of $418/month. The area has a poverty rate of 18.7%. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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- State
- Alabama
- Other
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Brilliant, Alabama
How many schools are in Brilliant, Alabama?
Brilliant has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Brilliant, Alabama?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Brilliant is 7.3 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Brilliant, Alabama?
The top-ranked school in Brilliant on MySchoolScout is Brilliant School with a composite score of 7.3/10.
How many school districts serve Brilliant, Alabama?
Brilliant is served by 1 school district: Marion County.
What is the education level in Brilliant, Alabama?
According to Census data, 8% of adults in Brilliant have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Brilliant, Alabama?
The median household income in Brilliant is approximately $48,155 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Brilliant, Alabama?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Brilliant is 16.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Brilliant, Alabama?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.