For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 5,084 students in Marion County, OH.
The top ranked public high schools in Marion County, OH are River Valley High School, Pleasant High School and Elgin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Marion County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 63%, which is less than the Ohio average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pleasant High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Marion County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Valley High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4280 Marion Mount Gilead Rd
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5800
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 512 students
Rank: #22.
Pleasant High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Owens Rd W
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-2389
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-2389
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Rank: #33.
Elgin High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Keener Rd S
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 383-5118
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 383-5118
Grades: 9-12
| 270 students
Rank: #44.
Ridgedale Jr/sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3165 Hillman Ford Rd
Morral, OH 43337
(740) 382-6065
Morral, OH 43337
(740) 382-6065
Grades: 6-12
| 310 students
Rank: #55.
Treca Digital Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
107 N Main St
Marion, OH 43302
(888) 828-4798
Marion, OH 43302
(888) 828-4798
Grades: K-12
| 1,839 students
Rank: #66.
Harding High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Harding Hwy E
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4701
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4701
Grades: 9-12
| 1,044 students
Rank: n/an/a
Buckeye Community School - Marion
Charter School
366 W Center St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 231-2444
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 231-2444
Grades: 9-12
| 216 students
Rank: n/an/a
197 Brocklesby Rd
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5400
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5400
Grades: 2-12
| 31 students
Rank: n/an/a
1101 Owens Rd W
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4479
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4479
Grades: K-10
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tri-rivers Career Center
Vocational School
2222 Marion Mount Gilead Rd
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4681
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4681
Grades: 10-12
| 505 students
Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 Pennsylvania Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-6362
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-6362
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
3938 Marion Mount Gilead Rd
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 389-1613
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 389-1613
Grades: PK-6
| 307 students
1565 Amherst Dr
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5030
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5030
Grades: 4-5
| 101 students
871 Chatfield Rd
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5716
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5716
Grades: 6-8
| 345 students
Elgin Digital Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
4616 Larue Prospect Rd W
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 392-1101
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 392-1101
Grades: 5-12
| 27 students
350 North High St
La Rue, OH 43332
(740) 499-3277
La Rue, OH 43332
(740) 499-3277
Grades: PK-6
| 255 students
Hickory Grove (Majcf) High School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
332 Marion-williamsport Rd
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-2400
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-2400
Grades: 7-12
| 221 students
Marion City Digital Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
360 Pennsylvania Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4417
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4417
Grades: K-12
| 152 students
2387 Harding Hwy E
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4378
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4378
Grades: PK
| n/a students
412 E Mark St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5377
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5377
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
175 W Neff St
Morral, OH 43337
(740) 465-3511
Morral, OH 43337
(740) 465-3511
Grades: PK-2
| 188 students
565 Oak St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4929
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4929
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
765 Uncapher Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5410
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5410
Grades: PK-3
| 157 students
575 Olney Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5455
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5455
Grades: PK-5
| 173 students
436 Pearl St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5543
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5543
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Pleasant Community Digital (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1105 Owens Rd W
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4815
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4815
Grades: K
| 112 students
Pleasant Education Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1107 Owens Rd W
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4476
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4476
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Ridgedale Community School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3103 Hillman Ford Rd
Morral, OH 43337
(740) 382-6065
Morral, OH 43337
(740) 382-6065
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
River Valley Academy (Closed 2010)
Charter School
197 Brocklesby Rd
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5451
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5451
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rushmore Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
2222 Marion Mount Gilead Rd
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-2043
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-2043
Grades: 9-12
| 334 students
1000 Robinson St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4500
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
474 N State St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5890
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5890
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
Tri-rivers Career Center On Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
333 East Center St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4681
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4681
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Marion County, OH?
The top ranked public high schools in Marion County, OH include River Valley High School, Pleasant High School and Elgin High School.
How many public high schools are located in Marion County, OH?
10 public high schools are located in Marion County, OH.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County, OH?
Marion County, OH public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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