For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 765 students in Marion, AL.
The top ranked public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Marion have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Marion, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Francis Marion School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Marion, AL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Breakthrough Charter School
Magnet School
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-9
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Francis Marion School
Magnet 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
| 483 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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Marion, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Marion, AL include Breakthrough Charter School and Francis Marion School.
How many public high schools are located in Marion?
2 public high schools are located in Marion.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion?
Marion public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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