Marion County Middle/high School

1 Eagle Dr
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 679 students in grades 6-12, Marion County Middle/high School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 679 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in GA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Marion County Middle/high School's student population of 679 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
679 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Marion County Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marion County Middle/high School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#1390 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Marion County Middle/high School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
23%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Marion County Middle/high School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Marion County Middle/high School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Marion County Middle/high School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Marion County Middle/high School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Marion County Middle/high School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Marion County Middle/high School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
31%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Marion County Middle/high School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
51%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Marion County Middle/high School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Marion County Middle/high School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Marion County Middle/high School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Marion County Middle/high School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
84%
This chart displays graduation rate of Marion County Middle/high School and public school graduation rate of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Marion County Middle/high School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Marion County Middle/high School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marion County Middle/high School's ranking?
Marion County Middle/high School is ranked #1390 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Marion County Middle/high School often compared to?
Marion County Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Taylor County High School, Central Elementary/high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marion County Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Marion County Middle/high School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Marion County Middle/high School?
679 students attend Marion County Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Marion County Middle/high School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marion County Middle/high School?
Marion County Middle/high School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marion County Middle/high School offer ?
Marion County Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Marion County Middle/high School part of?
Marion County Middle/high School is part of Marion County School District.

School Reviews

4   3/16/2022
I LoVE This school. Everything is great.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - yoo
1   6/30/2018
This school has stayed the same since opening. This should state a lot.there is no change. For the students this means there should be change in staff and teachers just like re-electing anew president ever 4 years. change would be good and better the students. For the teachers and staff has not done a good job in the last 5 years for I have 5 grand=children who are there or all ready left. there way of teaching and suppose to set example is not acceptable to my standards. And there way is not working. and the children suffer , so change would be the best.
- Posted by Parent - mcms parent

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 679 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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