- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Guin, AL
Marion County High School
Federal NCES profile for Marion County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010231000863
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion County High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 60.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 223
- students enrolled
Marion County High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Marion County High School shrank from 250 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 010231000863 · Guin, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 17.2:1 · 60.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton Elementary School (638 students)
Marion County High School shrank from 250 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Marion County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton Eleme
Hamilton Elementary School
638 students
- Hamilton Middl
Hamilton Middle School
463 students
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
449 students
- Guin Elementar
Guin Elementary School
308 students
- Hackleburg Hig
Hackleburg High School
265 students
- This school 223
Marion County High School
223 students
What this shows Marion County High School reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion County High School compares
Marion County High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.0% | ▲ 2% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Alabama - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,288
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.0%
African American 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 4.5%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Marion County High School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion County reports $12,288 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marion County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Guin Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hackleburg High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Guin
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marion County High School
How many students attend Marion County High School?
Marion County High School has 223 students enrolled. It is a public school in Guin, AL. CCD year-over-year: 250 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion County High School is 17.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marion County High School?
60.0% of students at Marion County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion County High School?
The largest demographic group at Marion County High School is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Guin, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion County High School?
Marion County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Marion County?
Besides Marion County High School, Marion County also operates Hamilton Elementary School (638 students), Hamilton Middle School (463 students), and Hamilton High School (449 students). See the Marion County district page for the complete list.