Total enrollment
4,506
-29 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
Marion County
Alabama · Public K-12
Marion County, Alabama operates 14 public K-12 schools today, enrolling approximately 4,506 students (about 322 per school). That works out to 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools.
4-year change in Marion County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
13
-1 (-7%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Marion County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Alabama | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 55.2% | #2 of 64 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 4,506 | #37 of 65 | #1,441 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 13 | #33 of 65 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.9:1 | #28 of 65 | #2,273 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 55.3% | #42 of 65 | #1,338 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 27.6% | #57 of 64 | #1,882 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Marion County school rankings
Residents
29,184
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
14
2 districts
Enrollment
4,506
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$50,088
Below Alabama avg
Free/reduced lunch
55.3%
Below Alabama avg
Elementary
5
1,943 students
Middle
2
824 students
High
5
1,481 students
Combined / other
2
258 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Marion County Public Schools
3,302 students · 2 districts in Marion County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Marion County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
13.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.0%
civilian labor
Median age
44
21.1% under 18
Test scores in Marion County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 13 schools ranked. Alabama state average: 53.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Guin Elementary School· 87.7%
- Hamilton Elementary School· 82.7%
- Winfield Elementary School· 80.2%
- Winfield Middle School· 77.9%
- Hackleburg Elementary School· 74.5%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Hamilton High School· 25.8%
- Phillips High School· 43.2%
- Marion County High School· 52.3%
- Brilliant School· 54.1%
- Phillips Elementary School· 54.4%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Elementary School | Hamilton | Elementary | PK-04 | 638 | · |
| Winfield Elementary School | Winfield | Elementary | PK-04 | 499 | · |
| Hamilton Middle School | Hamilton | Middle | 05-08 | 463 | · |
| Hamilton High School | Hamilton | High | 09-12 | 449 | · |
| Winfield Middle School | Winfield | Middle | 05-08 | 361 | · |
| Winfield High School | Winfield | High | 09-12 | 344 | · |
| Guin Elementary School | Guin | Elementary | PK-06 | 308 | · |
| Hackleburg High School | Hackleburg | High | 06-12 | 265 | · |
| Brilliant School | Brilliant | Combined | KG-12 | 258 | · |
| Hackleburg Elementary School | Hackleburg | Elementary | PK-05 | 258 | · |
| Phillips Elementary School | Bear Creek | Elementary | PK-06 | 240 | · |
| Marion County High School | Guin | High | 07-12 | 223 | · |
| Phillips High School | Bear Creek | High | 07-12 | 200 | · |
| Marion County Alternative School | Hamilton | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Marion County
About Marion County
In Alabama, Marion County is a rural-scale county of about 29,184 residents. 14 public schools across the county teaches about 4,506 students between them.
Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $50,088, about 13% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 12%. That income level is 10% below the Alabama median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Marion County comprises 5 elementary schools (1,943 students), 2 middle schools (824), 5 high schools (1,481), and 2 combined or other schools.
Marion County Public Schools dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 3,302 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 4,535 students in SY 2020-21 versus 4,506 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 14 to 13 across the same 4-year window.
On allk12, the community for Marion County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data