For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 788 students in Marion, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marion, AL are Breakthrough Charter School and Francis Marion School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Marion have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 46% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Marion, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Breakthrough Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Washington Street
Marion, AL 36756
(559) 696-4461
Marion, AL 36756
(559) 696-4461
Gr: PK-11 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Francis Marion School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Hubbard Drive
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-6791
Marion, AL 36756
(334) 683-6791
Gr: PK-12 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Marion, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marion, AL include Breakthrough Charter School and Francis Marion School.
How many public middle schools are located in Marion?
2 public middle schools are located in Marion.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion?
Marion public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 46% (majority Black).
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