For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,775 students in Marion County, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 50 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Marion County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Marion County, TN are Marion Virtual Elementary School, South Pittsburg Elementary School and Jasper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Marion County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marion Virtual Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
204 Betsy Pack Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-3434
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-3434
Grades: K-5
| 5 students
Rank: #22.
South Pittsburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 Elm Ave
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-6117
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-6117
Grades: PK-6
| 521 students
Rank: #33.
Jasper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
495 Warrior Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-2110
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-2110
Grades: PK-4
| 629 students
Rank: #44.
Jasper Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Elm Avenue
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-6251
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-6251
Grades: 5-8
| 491 students
Rank: #55.
Marion Co High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
160 Ridley Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-5120
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-5120
Grades: 9-12
| 491 students
Rank: #66.
South Pittsburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
717 Elm Ave
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7561
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7561
Grades: 7-12
| 425 students
Rank: #77.
Richard Hardy Memorial School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Hamilton Avenue
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7282
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7282
Grades: PK-12
| 182 students
Rank: #88.
Marion Virtual High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
204 Betsy Pack Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-3434
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-3434
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Prep Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
230 Ridley Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 805-9861
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 805-9861
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
720 Betsy Pack Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-0945
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-0945
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Marion County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Marion County, TN include Marion Virtual Elementary School, South Pittsburg Elementary School and Jasper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Marion County?
9 public schools are located in Marion County.
What percentage of students in Marion County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Marion County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Marion County include: Jasper Elementary School vs. South Pittsburg Elementary School, Jasper Middle School vs. Richard Hardy Memorial School, South Pittsburg High School vs. Marion Co High School
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