For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,754 students in Marion County, AL. The top ranked public high schools in Marion County, AL are Winfield High School, Brilliant School and Marion County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Marion County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Winfield High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Marion County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
232 Pirate Cove
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-6900
Winfield, AL 35594
(205) 487-6900
Gr: 9-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
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: PK-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
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 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
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: 7-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
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 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
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 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Odis Dickinson Dr
Brilliant, AL 35548
(205) 465-2322
Brilliant, AL 35548
(205) 465-2322
Gr: 7-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Marion County Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
188 Winchester Dr
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 952-9083
Hamilton, AL 35570
(205) 952-9083
Gr: 5-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Marion County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Marion County, AL include Winfield High School, Brilliant School and Marion County High School. Marion County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
How many public high schools are located in Marion County?
6 public high schools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Marion County include: Hackleburg High School vs. Hamilton High School, Marion County High School vs. Winfield High School, Winfield High School vs. Marion County High School
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