For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 695 students in Marion County, GA.
The top-ranked public high school in Marion County, GA is Marion County Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, GA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Georgia public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average). High schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public high schools.
Marion County, GA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Georgia average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marion County Middle/high School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Georgia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Marion County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion County Middle/high School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Eagle Dr
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-7520
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-7520
Gr: 6-12 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 East Burkhalter Avenue
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-2145
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-2145
Gr: 5-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
P.o. Box 177, Highway 30
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-7520
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-7520
Gr: 9-12 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Marion County, GA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Marion County, GA include Marion County Middle/high School.
How many public high schools are located in Marion County?
1 public high schools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public high schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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