For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 286 students in Marion, KY.
The top ranked public middle school in Marion, KY is Crittenden County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion, KY public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Marion have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Marion, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crittenden County Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
519 West Gum St
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-5221
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-5221
Grades: 6-8
| 286 students
Marion, Kentucky Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crittenden County Alternative Program School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
627 Elm St
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-4281
Marion, KY 42064
(270) 965-4281
Grades: 6-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Marion, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in Marion, KY include Crittenden County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Marion?
1 public middle schools are located in Marion.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion?
Marion public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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