Marion County High School is a public, secondary school located in Lebanon, Kentucky, United States. It is the only high school in the Marion County Schools district. MCHS houses grades 9–12 and has an enrollment of 653 students. The boundary of the school district is Marion County.
Serving 879 students in grades 9-12, Marion County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 879 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Marion County High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Lebanon, KY, covering approximately 346.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with an average distance of 11.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, reaching up to 16.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marion County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Marion County High School's student population of 879 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
879 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Knights!
School Rankings
Marion County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marion County High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#889 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.4%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Maroon, Silver
School Mascot
Knights And Lady Knights
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marion County High School's ranking?
Marion County High School is ranked #889 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marion County High School?
The graduation rate of Marion County High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend Marion County High School?
879 students attend Marion County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Marion County High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marion County High School?
Marion County High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Marion County High School offer ?
Marion County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Marion County High School part of?
Marion County High School is part of Marion County School District.
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