For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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