For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,117 students in Marion County, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Marion County, MS are West Marion Primary School, Columbia Elementary School and Columbia Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Marion County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Marion Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20 Cedar Street
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 736-3713
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 736-3713
Gr: PK-4 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Mary Street
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-2362
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-2362
Gr: 3-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Columbia Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
913 West Avenue
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-2216
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-2216
Gr: PK-2 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
611 Owens Street
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-2786
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-2786
Gr: 6-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
East Marion Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-7290
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-7290
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-7936
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-7936
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
2 West Marion Street
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 731-2076
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 731-2076
Gr: 5-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Marion County, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Marion County, MS include West Marion Primary School, Columbia Elementary School and Columbia Primary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Marion County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Marion County include: West Marion Primary School vs. Columbia Primary School, Jefferson Middle School vs. Columbia Elementary School, East Marion Elementary School vs. Columbia Primary School
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