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Hamilton High School vs. Marion County High School

Should you attend Hamilton High School or Marion County High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Hamilton High School
211 Aggie Ave
Hamilton, AL 35570
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Marion County High School
8115 Us Highway 43
Guin, AL 35563
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Hamilton High School ranked #835 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #500 in 2019 and consistently placing in the bottom 50% of overall testing performance statewide.
Math proficiency at Hamilton High was 20–24% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 25–29%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged from 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment slightly declined from 501 students in 2019 to 466 students in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at about 16%, and 51% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating socioeconomic need growth compared to 35% in 2019.
The school serves grades 9–12 with 456 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023, ranking in the top 20% statewide for lowest student–teacher ratio.
Graduation rates ranged between 85–89% from 2019 to 2023, consistently below the Alabama state average of about 88–91%.
Marion County High School, a Berkeley Heights public high school in Guin, AL, serves grades 7–12 with an enrollment of 227 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1; the school ranked #755 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #459 in 2021.
Math proficiency ranged from 10–14% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 45–49%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 25–29%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined slightly from 250 students in 2023 to 227, while free lunch eligibility rose to 60% in 2023, highlighting socioeconomic challenges; minority enrollment stood at 17%.
The school's graduation rate was 90% in 2023, higher than the Alabama state average of 88%, maintaining a consistent trend above state levels over the past decade.
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
456 students
227 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hamilton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Marion County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hamilton High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Marion County High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
14 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hamilton High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Marion County High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marion County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Marion County High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marion County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#835 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#755 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hamilton High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Marion County High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hamilton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marion County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marion County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marion County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hamilton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marion County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marion County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marion County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hamilton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Marion County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Marion County High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Marion County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
≥90%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hamilton High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Marion County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Marion County High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Marion County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hamilton High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Marion County High School by grade.
Grade 7 Students
-
26
Grade 8 Students
-
36
Grade 9 Students
113
37
Grade 10 Students
119
54
Grade 11 Students
122
38
Grade 12 Students
102
36

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hamilton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Marion County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hamilton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Marion County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Marion County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Marion County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hamilton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marion County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Marion County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marion County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hamilton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marion County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Marion County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marion County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
84%
83%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hamilton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marion County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Marion County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marion County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hamilton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marion County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Marion County High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marion County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.29
0.30
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hamilton High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marion County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Marion County High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marion County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
60%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hamilton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marion County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Marion County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marion County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hamilton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marion County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Marion County High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marion County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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