Guin Elementary School

Guin Elementary School serves 303 students in prekindergarten through sixth grade in this close-knit Marion County community. With 18 full-time equivalent teachers maintaining a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio, the school provides personalized attention that has yielded impressive academic results. The school has earned recognition as one of Alabama's top-performing elementary schools, ranking #108 out of 1,360 schools statewide and placing in the 92nd percentile.

This achievement is particularly noteworthy given the school's rural setting and community demographics. Students demonstrate strong reading skills, with 72% performing at proficient or above levels in English Language Arts across all grades. Mathematics performance shows 52% of students meeting proficiency standards, indicating solid foundational skills with continued room for growth.

Guin Elementary has earned a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10, reflecting its academic score of 9.2 out of 10. This high performance occurs within a community where the median household income is $47,095 and 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line, making the school's achievements even more impressive. The school operates in Alabama's remote rural landscape, serving families in a ZIP code area with a population of 3,733, where the median home value is $101,700.

Located in a rural area, Guin Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.