For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 596 students in Marion, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Marion, VA is Marion Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Marion have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Marion, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marion Senior High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Marion, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marion Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
848 Stage St
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-4731
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-4731
Grades: 9-12
| 596 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southwestern Va Mental Health Institute
Special Education School
340 Bagley Circle
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-1222
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-1222
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Marion, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Marion Correctional Treatment Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
110 Wright St
Marion, VA 24354
(540) 783-7154
Marion, VA 24354
(540) 783-7154
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Marion, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Marion, VA include Marion Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Marion?
2 public high schools are located in Marion.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion?
Marion public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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