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Marion County High School

Grades 07–12 · Guin, AL · NCES 010231000863

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8115 US Highway 43 · Guin, AL 35563

At a glance

Reported students

223

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

12.75

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Alabama high enrollment

5th percentile

Compared with 314 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

261.5

Marion County High School: 223 reported students.

State peer staffing position

59th percentile

17.5:1 reported; state peer median 17.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
239
Teachers (FTE)
13
Student–teacher ratio
18.4:1

What the reported data says about Marion County High School

Marion County High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Guin. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Marion County. NCES reports 223 students for 2024–25.

Among 314 high schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 525.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 5th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, close to the Alabama median of 17.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (83%) and Black (7.6%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Marion County High School

  1. 1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.75 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
2.1%
Students with disabilities
11.7%
Free/reduced-price lunch
50.7%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White83%
  • Hispanic4.9%
  • Black7.6%
  • Asian0%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial4.5%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

2 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Marion County

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Phillips High School

High · Grades 07–12

200 reported students

Hackleburg High School

High · Grades 06–12

265 reported students

Hamilton High School

High · Grades 09–12

449 reported students

Phillips Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

240 reported students

Brilliant School

Other · Grades KG–12

258 reported students

Hackleburg Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

258 reported students

View all 10 district schools →