Marion County School District had 221 students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education. This represents 85.3% of the 259 pupils in that year’s graduating cohort.
College readiness in the district increased compared to the previous school year, when 196 students were prepared for college.
Across Marion County School District, Hamilton High School stood out, with almost 82.4% of students set to graduate considered ready for college. Meanwhile, Marion County High School ranked last, with only 78% meeting the benchmark.
College readiness in the district varied based on students’ ethnicity. 86.2% of white students were considered ready for college in the 2023-24 school year. These rankings may not reflect absolute accuracy, as data for small student groups may have been suppressed to protect student privacy.
Marion County School District had an overall graduation rate of 90.3%.
A recent study by WalletHub classified Alabama as one of the least-educated states in the U.S., ranking it the 8th worst in America in terms of class size, student performance, funding, safety, and instructor credentials.
| School name | No. of Students | College Readiness |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | 108 | 82.4% |
| Marion County High School | 50 | 78% |
| Hackleburg High School | 36 | * |
| Phillips High School | 39 | * |
| Brilliant School | 25 | * |
*Data for small student groups is suppressed to ensure privacy.