For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,296 students in Marion County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
Public Schools in Marion County School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Georgia public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 63% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,316 Schools
# Students
1,296 Students
1,744,208 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
117,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Marion County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 220 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#146 out of 221 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,504 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
78,015 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
196 Students
306,384 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
18%
# Black Students
393 Students
633,654 Students
% Black Students
30%
36%
# White Students
665 Students
643,632 Students
% White Students
51%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,805 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
34 Students
77,009 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
61
46,839
# Students in K Grade:
102
121,861
# Students in 1st Grade:
89
121,992
# Students in 2nd Grade:
91
124,041
# Students in 3rd Grade:
79
125,014
# Students in 4th Grade:
91
126,719
# Students in 5th Grade:
102
128,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
90
130,871
# Students in 7th Grade:
108
136,904
# Students in 8th Grade:
101
140,530
# Students in 9th Grade:
112
160,653
# Students in 10th Grade:
93
137,060
# Students in 11th Grade:
91
125,123
# Students in 12th Grade:
86
117,790
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,843 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,333. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,137 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,843
$14,333
Spending / Student
$12,137
$13,458
Best Marion County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
L. K. Moss Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1707 Pineville Rd
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-5567
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-5567
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: #22.
Marion County Middle/high School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Eagle Dr
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-7520
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-7520
Grades: 6-12
| 681 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion County School District?
Marion County School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,296 students.
What is the rank of Marion County School District?
Marion County School District is ranked #147 out of 220 school districts in Georgia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County School District?
51% of Marion County School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion County School District?
Marion County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 15:1.
What is Marion County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,137 is less than the state median of $13,458. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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