Elementary Schools in Marion County

The elementary schools in Marion County, Alabama serve students from grades K-5, with four schools included in the data set. The analysis reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with Hamilton Elementary School and Guin Elementary School consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state, while Hackleburg Elementary School and Phillips Elementary School demonstrate lower academic performance.

The standout schools, Hamilton Elementary and Guin Elementary, outperform the county and state averages in test scores across multiple subjects and grade levels, with Hamilton Elementary earning a 5-star rating and Guin Elementary earning a 4-star and 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the last two school years. These high-performing schools also have a relatively lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement.

In contrast, Hackleburg Elementary and Phillips Elementary have lower test scores, often falling below the county and state averages. These schools also have a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.1% to 74.02%. The data highlights the importance of adequate funding and resources for schools, as the differences in spending per student may contribute to the variations in academic performance observed across the elementary schools in Marion County.