For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,297 students in Marion County, KY.
The top ranked public high schools in Marion County, KY are Marion County High School, Lebanon Middle School and Hugh C. Spalding Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, KY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Marion County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hugh C. Spalding Academy, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kentucky or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Marion County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marion County High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
735 East Main Street
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-6066
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-6066
Grades: 10-12
| 695 students
Rank: #22.
Lebanon Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Corporate Drive
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3441
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3441
Grades: 8-9
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
Hugh C. Spalding Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
721 E. Main St.
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-0690
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-0690
Grades: K-12
| 126 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marion County Area Technology Center
Vocational School
721 East Main
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3155
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3155
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Corporate Drive
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3441
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3441
Grades: 6-8
| 449 students
1155 Hwy 327
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-4578
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-4578
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Marion County, KY?
The top ranked public high schools in Marion County, KY include Marion County High School, Lebanon Middle School and Hugh C. Spalding Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Marion County?
4 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public high schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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