For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,279 students in Marion County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Marion County School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Georgia public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 64% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,320 Schools
# Students
1,279 Students
1,752,427 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
118,907 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Marion County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 222 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#150 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.71
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,732 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
81,432 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
193 Students
316,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
18%
# Black Students
383 Students
638,189 Students
% Black Students
30%
36%
# White Students
658 Students
628,711 Students
% White Students
51%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,831 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
81,158 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
66
49,085
# Students in K Grade:
86
121,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
98
127,343
# Students in 2nd Grade:
88
124,795
# Students in 3rd Grade:
84
126,542
# Students in 4th Grade:
87
127,252
# Students in 5th Grade:
91
129,119
# Students in 6th Grade:
100
130,160
# Students in 7th Grade:
96
132,596
# Students in 8th Grade:
110
138,037
# Students in 9th Grade:
105
158,338
# Students in 10th Grade:
101
144,954
# Students in 11th Grade:
78
125,007
# Students in 12th Grade:
89
117,659
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,027 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,266. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,299 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,027
$14,266
Spending / Student
$12,299
$13,395
Best Marion County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
L. K. Moss Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1707 Pineville Rd
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-5567
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-5567
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #22.
Marion County Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Eagle Dr
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-7520
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-7520
Grades: 6-12
| 679 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion County School District?
Marion County School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,279 students.
What is the rank of Marion County School District?
Marion County School District is ranked #154 out of 222 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County School District?
51% of Marion County School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion County School District?
Marion County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Marion County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,299 is less than the state median of $13,395. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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