Marion County School District
School District · Hamilton, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
10
4 elem, 1 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,288
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
10
4 elem, 1 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,288
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Evaluating Marion County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Marion County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Guin Elementary School
Guin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hamilton Elementary School
Hamilton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hackleburg Elementary School
Hackleburg · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#88 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,288
$520 vs Alabama median
District size
3,358 students
Larger than Alabama median
The short answer
Marion County ranks #88 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Marion County's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Guin Elementary School (9.1/10), Hamilton Elementary School (8.8/10), and Hackleburg Elementary School (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.1/10 despite 65% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Marion County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Marion County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guin Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Hamilton Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Hackleburg Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Brilliant School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Phillips Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Hamilton Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Marion County High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Hackleburg High School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Phillips High School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Hamilton High School | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Marion County
Marion County is a Hamilton, Alabama school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 3,358 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. The district invests $12,288 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Marion County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Guin Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Marion County students show an average math proficiency of 51.9% and ELA proficiency of 60.1%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Marion County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Marion County with test data.
Schools in Marion County
10 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Hamilton
- Total Enrollment
- 3,358
- Teachers (FTE)
- 213
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Marion County?
Marion County has 10 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Marion County?
The average composite rating for Marion County is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Marion County?
Marion County spends $12,288 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Marion County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Marion County is 15.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Marion County?
Guin Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Marion County with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Marion County?
Across schools in Marion County with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Marion County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Marion County has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.1%
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- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
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- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
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.
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