Top Rankings
Marion County R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 207 students in Marion County R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Marion County R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
207 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marion County R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 555 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)7.5%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
97%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,198 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,449 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$15,255 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$14,732 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,198
$17,244
Spending / Student
$14,449
$16,653
Best Marion County R-II School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion Co. Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2905 Hwy D
Philadelphia, MO 63463
(573) 439-5913
Philadelphia, MO 63463
(573) 439-5913
Gr: PK-6 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Marion Co. High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2905 Hwy D
Philadelphia, MO 63463
(573) 439-5913
Philadelphia, MO 63463
(573) 439-5913
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion County R-II School District?
Marion County R-II School District manages 2 public schools serving 207 students.
What is the rank of Marion County R-II School District?
Marion County R-II School District is ranked #56 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County R-II School District?
97% of Marion County R-II School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion County R-II School District?
Marion County R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Marion County R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,449 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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