Top 10 Best Marion County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,515 students in Marion County, MS (there are 2 private schools, serving 546 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Marion County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Marion County, MS are Columbia Elementary School, West Marion Primary School and West Marion Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 35% statewide average). Schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).

Best Marion County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 Mary Street
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-2362
Grades: 3-5
| 327 students
Rank: #22.
West Marion Primary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20 Cedar Street
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 736-3713
Grades: PK-3
| 340 students
Rank: #33.
West Marion Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2 West Marion Street
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 731-2076
Grades: 4-6
| 274 students
Rank: #44.
Columbia Primary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
913 West Avenue
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-2216
Grades: PK-2
| 453 students
Rank: #55.
West Marion High School
Math: 40% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2 West Marion Street
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 736-6381
Grades: 7-12
| 582 students
Rank: #66.
Columbia High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1009 Broad Street
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-5335
Grades: 9-12
| 465 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Middle School
Math: 30% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
611 Owens Street
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-2786
Grades: 6-8
| 328 students
Rank: #88.
East Marion High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-3006
Grades: 7-12
| 343 students
Rank: #99.
East Marion Elementary School
Math: 20% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-7290
Grades: PK-6
| 403 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marion Co Alt School
Alternative School
2 W Marion St., Building T
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-7290
Grades: Inquire with school
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marion Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
1140 Highway 13 South
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-6095
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Marion County, MS

Marion County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1730 Hwy 44
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-4591
Grades: 2-12
| 10 students
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-7936
Grades: 7-8
| 194 students
527 East Marion School Rd
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-1498
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
2 West Marion Street
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 736-5236
Grades: 7-8
| 222 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Marion County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Marion County, MS include Columbia Elementary School, West Marion Primary School and West Marion Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Marion County, MS?
11 public schools are located in Marion County, MS.
What percentage of students in Marion County, MS go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Marion County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County, MS?
Marion County, MS public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public schools average of 57% (majority Black).

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