For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,252 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 Kentucky.
Public Schools in Marion County School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,542 Schools
# Students
3,252 Students
659,042 Students
# Teachers
195 Teachers
43,082 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Marion County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#104 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
22%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.45
# American Indian Students
1 Student
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
270 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
186 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
6%
11%
# White Students
2,585 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
80%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
178 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
122
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
217
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
253
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
238
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
207
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
226
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
219
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
219
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
220
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
289
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
278
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
296
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
249
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
214
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
5
642
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,476 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,599 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,476
$14,203
Spending / Student
$12,599
$13,943
Best Marion County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Calvary Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3345 Hwy 208
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3676
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3676
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
West Marion Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8175 Loretto Rd
Loretto, KY 40037
(270) 699-4320
Loretto, KY 40037
(270) 699-4320
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #33.
Marion County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1155 Hwy. 327
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-4578
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-4578
Grades: 6-7
| 431 students
Rank: #44.
Marion County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
735 East Main Street
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-6066
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-6066
Grades: 10-12
| 665 students
Rank: #55.
Glasscock Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
773 E Main St
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3223
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3223
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #66.
Lebanon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 W Main St
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3883
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3883
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #77.
Marion County Knight Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Corporate Drive
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3441
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3441
Grades: 8-9
| 541 students
Rank: #88.
Hugh C. Spalding Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
721 E. Main St.
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-0690
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-0690
Grades: K-12
| 133 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion County School District?
Marion County School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,252 students.
What is the rank of Marion County School District?
Marion County School District is ranked #109 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (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?
80% of Marion County School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% 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 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Marion County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,599 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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