For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,238 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 30% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
3,238 Students
653,795 Students
# Teachers
197 Teachers
43,431 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.44
# American Indian Students
n/a
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
21 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
235 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
180 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
6%
11%
# White Students
2,620 Students
483,050 Students
% White Students
81%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
171 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
123
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
237
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
243
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
209
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
223
47,140
# Students in 4th Grade:
222
43,532
# Students in 5th Grade:
228
47,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
221
47,805
# Students in 7th Grade:
287
50,313
# Students in 8th Grade:
252
51,324
# Students in 9th Grade:
264
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
288
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
226
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
211
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
4
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,535 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,654 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,535
$14,317
Spending / Student
$12,654
$14,055
Best Marion County School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hugh C. Spalding Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
721 E. Main St.
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-0690
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-0690
Grades: K-12
| 152 students
Rank: #22.
West Marion Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8175 Loretto Rd
Loretto, KY 40037
(270) 699-4320
Loretto, KY 40037
(270) 699-4320
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
Calvary Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3345 Hwy 208
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3676
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3676
Grades: PK-5
| 235 students
Rank: #44.
Marion County High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
735 East Main Street
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-6066
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-6066
Grades: 9-12
| 639 students
Rank: #55.
Marion County Knight Academy
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Corporate Drive
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3441
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3441
Grades: 7-9
| 490 students
Rank: #66.
Marion County Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1155 Hwy. 327
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-4578
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-4578
Grades: 6-7
| 490 students
Rank: #77.
Glasscock Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
773 E Main St
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3223
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3223
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #88.
Lebanon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
420 W Main St
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3883
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3883
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion County School District?
Marion County School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,238 students.
What is the rank of Marion County School District?
Marion County School District is ranked #75 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 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?
81% of Marion County School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% 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 16:1, 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 $12,654 is less than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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