For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,808 students in Marion 10 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Marion 10 School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,275 Schools
# Students
3,808 Students
793,942 Students
# Teachers
239 Teachers
55,972 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Marion 10 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 76 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#77 out of 81 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
50%
Graduation Rate
80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.67
# American Indian Students
18 Students
2,294 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
14,678 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
179 Students
106,236 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
14%
# Black Students
2,891 Students
248,106 Students
% Black Students
76%
31%
# White Students
561 Students
373,634 Students
% White Students
15%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
147 Students
47,903 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
133
27,303
# Students in K Grade:
267
54,200
# Students in 1st Grade:
272
56,847
# Students in 2nd Grade:
266
58,232
# Students in 3rd Grade:
295
57,411
# Students in 4th Grade:
271
57,861
# Students in 5th Grade:
269
58,020
# Students in 6th Grade:
271
58,908
# Students in 7th Grade:
292
59,444
# Students in 8th Grade:
307
60,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
362
71,959
# Students in 10th Grade:
287
63,852
# Students in 11th Grade:
254
57,101
# Students in 12th Grade:
262
52,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,471 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,220. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,950 is less than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,471
$15,220
Spending / Student
$13,950
$14,817
Best Marion 10 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marion High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1205 South Main Street
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-2571
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-2571
Grades: 9-12
| 597 students
Rank: #22.
Mullins High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
747 Miller's Road
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3710
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3710
Grades: 9-12
| 568 students
Rank: #33.
Mccormick Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1123 Sandy Bluff Road
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3760
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3760
Grades: 3-5
| 299 students
Rank: #44.
Creek Bridge Stem Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6641 South Highway 41
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 362-3500
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 362-3500
Grades: PK-8
| 345 students
Rank: #55.
Marion Intermediate
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2320 North Highway 41-a
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-8345
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-8345
Grades: 3-5
| 418 students
Rank: #66.
Palmetto Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 O'neal Street
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3730
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3730
Grades: 6-8
| 296 students
Rank: #77.
Johnakin Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Gurley Street
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-8360
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-8360
Grades: 6-8
| 461 students
Rank: n/an/a
Academy For Careers And Technology
Vocational School
2697 East Highway 76
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-1941
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-1941
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
600 East Northside Avenue
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-8335
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-8335
Grades: PK-2
| 453 students
Rank: n/an/a
105 Charles Street
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3750
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3750
Grades: PK-2
| 371 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion 10 School District?
Marion 10 School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,808 students.
What is the rank of Marion 10hool District?
Marion 10hool District is ranked #72 out of 76 school districts in South Carolina (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 10hool District?
76% of Marion 10hool District students are Black, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion 10hool District?
Marion 10hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Marion 10hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,950 is less than the state median of $14,817. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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