SAT scores in Marion County School District showed there were more 12th-grade students ready for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Alabama Department of Education.
Amongst all 12th-grade students in Marion County School District, 91.7% were considered ready to graduate, compared to 88.7% the year before.
Throughout the district, Hamilton High School had the best performance, with an average college readiness of 82.4%. Meanwhile, Marion County High School was at the bottom of the list, with 78% considered ready for college.
There were a total of 216 students enrolled in Marion County School District 12th-grade.
In a recent WalletHub study, Alabama ranked as the eighth worst in the nation for education, based on factors such as 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% |
| Brilliant School | 25 | * |
| Hackleburg High School | 36 | * |
| Phillips High School | 39 | * |