For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 803 students in Marion, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Marion, AL are Breakthrough Charter School and Francis Marion School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Marion have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Marion, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Breakthrough Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Washington Street
Marion, AL 36756
(559) 696-4461
Marion, AL 36756
(559) 696-4461
Grades: PK-10
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Francis Marion School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Hubbard Drive
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-6791
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-6791
Grades: PK-12
| 464 students
Marion, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Head Start Perry Cty (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Greensboro St
Marion, AL 36756
(205) 682-5300
Marion, AL 36756
(205) 682-5300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hwy. 14 West
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-6741
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-6741
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Marion, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Marion, AL include Breakthrough Charter School and Francis Marion School.
How many public middle schools are located in Marion?
2 public middle schools are located in Marion.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion?
Marion public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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