For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,036 students in Marion County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Marion County School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,541 Schools
# Students
3,036 Students
655,790 Students
# Teachers
179 Teachers
42,793 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marion County School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#80 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
22%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)94%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.4%
28%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
9%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
6%
11%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
77%
71%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,114 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,532. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,595 is higher than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$11,498 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$60 MM
$11,295 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,114
$17,532
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,595
$17,223
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Marion County School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Calvary Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3345 Hwy 208
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3676
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3676
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
West Marion Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8175 Loretto Rd
Loretto, KY 40037
(270) 699-4320
Loretto, KY 40037
(270) 699-4320
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Marion County Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1155 Hwy. 327
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-4578
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-4578
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Glasscock Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
773 E Main St
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3223
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3223
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Lebanon Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 W Main St
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3883
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3883
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Marion County High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
735 East Main Street
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-6066
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-6066
Gr: 9-12 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Lebanon Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Corporate Drive
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3441
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3441
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion County School District?
Marion County School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,036 students.
What is the rank of Marion County School District?
Marion County School District is ranked #84 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County School District?
77% of Marion County School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Marion County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,595 is higher than the state median of $17,223. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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