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Marion County High School vs. Winfield High School

Should you attend Marion County High School or Winfield High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Marion County High School
8115 Us Highway 43
Guin, AL 35563
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Winfield High School
232 Pirate Cove
Winfield, AL 35594
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Marion County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

Winfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Marion County High School, a Berkeley Heights public high school in Guin, AL, serves grades 7–12 with an enrollment of 227 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1; the school ranked #755 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #459 in 2021.
Math proficiency ranged from 10–14% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 45–49%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 25–29%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined slightly from 250 students in 2023 to 227, while free lunch eligibility rose to 60% in 2023, highlighting socioeconomic challenges; minority enrollment stood at 17%.
The school's graduation rate was 90% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 88%, maintaining a consistent trend above state levels over the past decade.
Serving 353 students in grades 9-12, Winfield High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-12
9-12
Total Students
227 students
353 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Marion County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Winfield High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Marion County High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Winfield High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Marion County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Winfield High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Marion County High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marion County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Winfield High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Winfield City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#755 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#368 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Marion County High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Winfield High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
35-39%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marion County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marion County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Winfield High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Winfield City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marion County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marion County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Winfield High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Winfield City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marion County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Marion County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Winfield High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Winfield City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 50% in AL)
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Marion County High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Marion County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Winfield High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Winfield City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Marion County High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Winfield High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
26
-
Grade 8 Students
36
-
Grade 9 Students
37
93
Grade 10 Students
54
108
Grade 11 Students
38
77
Grade 12 Students
36
75

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Winfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Winfield City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Marion County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Marion County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Winfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Winfield City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Marion County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marion County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Winfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Winfield City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Marion County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marion County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Winfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Winfield City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
83%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Marion County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marion County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Winfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Winfield City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Marion County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marion County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Winfield High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Winfield City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.30
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Marion County High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marion County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Winfield High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Winfield City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
48%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Marion County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marion County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Winfield High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Winfield City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Marion County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marion County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Winfield High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Winfield City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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