Marion County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,358 students in Marion County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Marion County School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Marion County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 88% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.63
# American Indian Students
7 Students
5,999 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
23 Students
11,019 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
244 Students
84,221 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
11%
# Black Students
139 Students
236,582 Students
% Black Students
4%
32%
# White Students
2,849 Students
381,631 Students
% White Students
85%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
830 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
94 Students
28,766 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
71
21,954
# Students in K Grade:
262
55,909
# Students in 1st Grade:
275
58,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
262
58,010
# Students in 3rd Grade:
269
55,176
# Students in 4th Grade:
268
54,250
# Students in 5th Grade:
219
54,192
# Students in 6th Grade:
222
55,046
# Students in 7th Grade:
233
55,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
265
56,574
# Students in 9th Grade:
264
60,404
# Students in 10th Grade:
258
58,300
# Students in 11th Grade:
270
54,455
# Students in 12th Grade:
220
50,269
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,448 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,910. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,084 is less than the state median of $12,130. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Marion County School District?
Marion County School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,358 students.
What is the rank of Marion County School District?
Marion County School District is ranked #48 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County School District?
85% of Marion County School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion County School District?
Marion County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Marion County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,084 is less than the state median of $12,130. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
This article delves into the segregated schooling system that existed during the Jim Crow Era, examining the disparities faced by African American students.
Explore the revolutionary approach of Personalized Learning in K-12 education. This article discusses the benefits, challenges, and potential of tailoring education to individual student needs, incorporating technology and adaptive learning methods to prepare students for the 21st century.
Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 10 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,358 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Btm 50% in AL)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
