For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,942 students in Marion Co School Dist School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Marion Co School Dist School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
1,942 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Marion Co School Dist School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 145 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#63 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
35%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
4%
# Black Students
798 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
41%
47%
# White Students
1,069 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
55%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
49 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
37
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
137
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
126
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
141
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
131
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
132
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
162
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
145
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
176
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
174
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
165
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
129
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
129
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
141
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
17
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,315 is higher than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,418 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,315
$12,094
Spending / Student
$12,418
$11,965
Best Marion Co School Dist School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Marion Primary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20 Cedar Street
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 736-3713
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 736-3713
Grades: PK-3
| 340 students
Rank: #22.
West Marion Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 West Marion Street
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 731-2076
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 731-2076
Grades: 4-6
| 274 students
Rank: #33.
West Marion High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2 West Marion Street
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 736-6381
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 736-6381
Grades: 7-12
| 582 students
Rank: #44.
East Marion High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-3006
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-3006
Grades: 7-12
| 343 students
Rank: #55.
East Marion Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-7290
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-7290
Grades: PK-6
| 403 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marion Co Alt School
Alternative School
2 W Marion St., Building T
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-7290
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-7290
Grades: Inquire with school
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marion Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
1140 Highway 13 South
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-6095
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-6095
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion Co School Dist School District?
Marion Co School Dist School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,942 students.
What is the rank of Marion Co School Dist School District?
Marion Co School Dist School District is ranked #60 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (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 Co School Dist School District?
55% of Marion Co School Dist School District students are White, 41% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion Co School Dist School District?
Marion Co School Dist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Marion Co School Dist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,418 is higher than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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