For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,904 students in Marion Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Marion Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,046 Schools
# Students
1,904 Students
442,336 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
33,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Marion Co School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 148 school districts in Mississippi (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 increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#70 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,009 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
4,946 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
20,950 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
5%
# Black Students
786 Students
206,903 Students
% Black Students
41%
47%
# White Students
1,038 Students
187,500 Students
% White Students
55%
42%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
301 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
54 Students
18,727 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
40
8,340
# Students in K Grade:
144
33,054
# Students in 1st Grade:
147
34,848
# Students in 2nd Grade:
119
32,257
# Students in 3rd Grade:
138
32,346
# Students in 4th Grade:
116
29,997
# Students in 5th Grade:
128
32,180
# Students in 6th Grade:
166
33,650
# Students in 7th Grade:
148
32,547
# Students in 8th Grade:
175
35,334
# Students in 9th Grade:
177
37,163
# Students in 10th Grade:
154
34,858
# Students in 11th Grade:
120
30,163
# Students in 12th Grade:
114
28,431
# Ungraded Students:
18
7,168
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,581 is higher than the state median of $12,143. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,665 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,581
$12,143
Spending / Student
$12,665
$12,013
Best Marion Co School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Marion Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20 Cedar Street
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 736-3713
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 736-3713
Grades: PK-3
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
West Marion Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 West Marion Street
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 731-2076
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 731-2076
Grades: 4-6
| 259 students
Rank: #33.
West Marion High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 West Marion Street
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 736-6381
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 736-6381
Grades: 7-12
| 569 students
Rank: #44.
East Marion High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-3006
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-3006
Grades: 7-12
| 330 students
Rank: #55.
East Marion Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-7290
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-7290
Grades: PK-6
| 394 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marion Co Alt School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2 W Marion St., Building T
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-7290
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-7290
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Marion Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1140 Highway 13 South
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-6095
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-6095
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion Co School District?
Marion Co School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,904 students.
What is the rank of Marion Co School District?
Marion Co School District is ranked #70 out of 148 school districts in Mississippi (top 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 Co School District?
55% of Marion Co School District students are White, 41% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion Co School District?
Marion Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Marion Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,665 is higher than the state median of $12,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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