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Guin Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

27^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 680 Alabama Elementary Schools

Better than 96% of Alabama elementary schools

Summary

Guin Elementary School, a public school serving grades PK-6 with 303 students, is a standout institution in Marion County, Alabama. This school consistently outperforms the county and state averages in academic proficiency, ranking among the top elementary schools in Alabama.

Guin Elementary School's academic excellence is evident across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's Mathematics proficiency rates (63.64% to 79.41%) were significantly higher than the Marion County (43.06% to 68.75%) and Alabama state (33.97% to 45.47%) averages. Similarly, the school's English proficiency rates (75.76% to 91.43%) were notably higher than the county (71.16% to 78.66%) and state (56.81% to 65.34%) averages. This consistent academic performance has earned Guin Elementary School a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a ranking as high as 14th out of 681 Alabama elementary schools.

Interestingly, Guin Elementary School has also demonstrated strong performance across different student subgroups, including male students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. When compared to nearby schools, such as Hamilton Elementary and Vernon Elementary, Guin Elementary School consistently outperforms them in academic proficiency, statewide rankings, and student-teacher ratios, making it a model of educational excellence in the region.

308

Students ?

18.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,376

Per pupil spending ?

52.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7980 U S Highway 43
Guin, AL 35563

(205) 468-3433

District: Marion County

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.9%

African American:

8.4%

Two or more races:

7.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 87th percentile in 2015 → 96th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Alabama average (79% vs 50% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Alabama elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 9 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school79%

District avg64%

Alabama avg50%

27^th of 680

Alabama public elementary schools ?

Top 4%▲ up 9 pts since 2015

From top 13% (2015) to top 4% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4Elementary Schools in the Marion County

48^th of 135Marion County among Alabama districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2025	93.4	27 of 680	96.0%	★★★★★
2024	89.4	61 of 684	91.1%	★★★★★
2023	85.1	77 of 680	88.7%	★★★★☆
2022	86.3	76 of 687	88.9%	★★★★☆
2021	91.5	52 of 692	92.5%	★★★★★
2019	96.5	14 of 681	97.9%	★★★★★
2018	84.3	85 of 680	87.5%	★★★★☆
2017	83.5	89 of 688	87.1%	★★★★☆
2016	79.8	116 of 691	83.2%	★★★★☆
2015	82.6	89 of 691	87.1%	★★★★☆
2014	68.5	187 of 695	73.1%	★★★★☆
2013	82.1	25 of 696	96.4%	★★★★★
2012	82.6	41 of 696	94.1%	★★★★★
2011	74.1	140 of 709	80.3%	★★★★☆
2010	63.2	278 of 704	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	62.4	261 of 696	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	73.0	145 of 698	79.2%	★★★★☆
2007	72.0	167 of 698	76.1%	★★★★☆
2006	49.2	377 of 689	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2005	52.5	342 of 688	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2004	64.9	196 of 623	68.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2025	90.5	37 of 649	94.3%	★★★★★
2024	85.0	74 of 650	88.6%	★★★★☆
2023	80.0	106 of 645	83.6%	★★★★☆
2022	87.2	59 of 656	91.0%	★★★★★
2021	92.9	37 of 656	94.4%	★★★★★
2019	95.9	12 of 646	98.1%	★★★★★
2018	77.2	126 of 640	80.3%	★★★★☆
2017	82.1	89 of 639	86.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2025	95.4	15 of 660	97.7%	★★★★★
2024	92.8	19 of 670	97.2%	★★★★★
2023	90.9	16 of 623	97.4%	★★★★★
2022	91.5	21 of 651	96.8%	★★★★★
2021	97.4	4 of 653	99.4%	★★★★★
2019	99.0	5 of 649	99.2%	★★★★★
2018	93.3	18 of 651	97.2%	★★★★★
2017	84.1	46 of 567	91.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2025	93.2	20 of 651	96.9%	★★★★★
2024	88.4	56 of 655	91.5%	★★★★★
2023	86.7	62 of 649	90.4%	★★★★★
2022	75.6	138 of 669	79.4%	★★★★☆
2021	76.9	116 of 669	82.7%	★★★★☆
2019	90.4	47 of 650	92.8%	★★★★★
2018	84.2	80 of 650	87.7%	★★★★☆
2017	80.1	101 of 639	84.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Alabama percentile	Rating
2025	89.3	37 of 532	93.0%	★★★★★
2024	81.6	78 of 535	85.4%	★★★★☆
2023	72.7	111 of 528	79.0%	★★★★☆
2022	73.9	113 of 540	79.1%	★★★★☆
2021	83.1	70 of 539	87.0%	★★★★☆
2019	91.4	31 of 529	94.1%	★★★★★
2018	67.8	141 of 508	72.2%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)98th percentile~ school

Male (2025)97th percentile~ school

Female (2025)94th percentile~ school

White (2025)93rd percentile-3 vs school

By subject vs Alabama (2024-2025) ?

English87%+25 vs state

Mathematics74%+33 vs state

Science69%+26 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2025)				Summative Assessment Science (2025)	Summative Assessment English (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Guin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	7980 U S Highway 43	Guin	35563	Marion County	Marion County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 468-3433	308	17	18.1	52.9%	246 (79.9%)	26 (8.4%)	12 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.8%)	93.4	27^th of 680 public elementary schools	96.0%		89.4	61^st of 684 public elementary schools	91.1%	34	75.6	79.4	63.6	75.8	68.6	90.9	91.4	90.7	75.8	$10,376	$2,353	$8,005
Winfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	601 County Highway 14	Winfield	35594	Marion County	Winfield City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 487-2305	499	35	14.2	53.7%	416 (83.4%)	19 (3.8%)	28 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	35 (7.0%)	87.4	69^th of 680 public elementary schools	89.9%		87.7	70^th of 684 public elementary schools	89.8%	1	66.0	64.1			69.6	83.0	77.2			$8,860	$1,140	$7,696
Hamilton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	784 10th Ave SW	Hamilton	35570	Marion County	Marion County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 921-2145	638	39	16.5	60.3%	487 (76.3%)	32 (5.0%)	81 (12.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.8%)	91.4	43^rd of 680 public elementary schools	93.7%		88.1	67^th of 684 public elementary schools	90.2%	24	79.4	68.4			69.2	86.3	79.5			$9,916	$1,850	$8,048
Vernon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	9700 Hwy 18 W	Vernon	35592	Lamar County	Lamar County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 695-9728	277	20	14.1	58.5%	218 (78.7%)	36 (13.0%)	10 (3.6%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.6%)								(n/a)	82.5					84.1				$9,891	$1,692	$8,197

Frequently Asked Questions about Guin Elementary School

Is Guin Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Guin Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 27^th of 680 Alabama elementary schools.

What district is Guin Elementary School in?

Marion County

How many students attend Guin Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 308 students attended Guin Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Guin Elementary School?

Students at Guin Elementary School are 80% White, 8% African American, 8% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

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