For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,297 students in Marion County, KY.
The top-ranked public high school in Marion County, KY is Marion County High School. 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 27% (versus the Kentucky public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). High schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public high schools.
Marion County, KY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Kentucky average of 92%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marion County High School, with ≥95% 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 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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 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: 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
Gr: 8-12
Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Corporate Drive
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3441
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-3441
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
1155 Hwy 327
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-4578
Lebanon, KY 40033
(270) 692-4578
Gr: 6-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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.
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 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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