For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 5,888 students in Marion County, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Marion County, OH are Elgin High School, Pleasant High School and River Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Marion County, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 62%, which is less than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pleasant High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Marion County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elgin High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 Keener Rd S
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 383-5118
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 383-5118
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1113 Owens Rd W
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-2389
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-2389
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
River Valley High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4280 Marion Mount Gilead Rd
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5605
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 725-5605
Gr: 9-12 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Ridgedale Jr/sr High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3165 Hillman Ford Rd
Morral, OH 43337
(740) 382-6065
Morral, OH 43337
(740) 382-6065
Gr: 6-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Harding High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Harding Hwy E
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4701
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4701
Gr: 9-12 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Buckeye Community School - Marion
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
366 W Center St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 231-2444
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 231-2444
Gr: 9-12 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Tri-rivers Career Center
Vocational School
2222 Marion Mount Gilead Rd
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4681
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4681
Gr: 10-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 Pennsylvania Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-6362
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-6362
Gr: 6-8 | 504 students Minority enrollment: 9%
3938 Marion Mount Gilead Rd
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 389-1613
Caledonia, OH 43314
(740) 389-1613
Gr: PK-6 | 307 students Minority enrollment: 3%
1565 Amherst Dr
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5030
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5030
Gr: 4-5 | 101 students Minority enrollment: 11%
871 Chatfield Rd
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5716
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5716
Gr: 6-8 | 345 students Minority enrollment: 8%
4616 Larue Prospect Rd W
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 392-1101
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 392-1101
Gr: 5-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 26%
350 North High St
La Rue, OH 43332
(740) 499-3277
La Rue, OH 43332
(740) 499-3277
Gr: PK-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Hickory Grove (Majcf) High School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
332 Marion-williamsport Rd
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-2400
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-2400
Gr: 7-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
360 Pennsylvania Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4417
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4417
Gr: K-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
2387 Harding Hwy E
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4378
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4378
Gr: PK
645 Barks Rd E
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4378
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4378
Gr: PK
412 E Mark St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5377
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5377
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Minority enrollment: 14%
175 W Neff St
Morral, OH 43337
(740) 465-3511
Morral, OH 43337
(740) 465-3511
Gr: PK-2 | 188 students Minority enrollment: 4%
565 Oak St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4929
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4929
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
765 Uncapher Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5410
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5410
Gr: PK-3 | 157 students Minority enrollment: 12%
575 Olney Ave
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5455
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5455
Gr: PK-5 | 173 students Minority enrollment: 8%
436 Pearl St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5543
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5543
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
1105 Owens Rd W
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4815
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4815
Gr: K | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
1107 Owens Rd W
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4476
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4476
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
3103 Hillman Ford Rd
Morral, OH 43337
(740) 382-6065
Morral, OH 43337
(740) 382-6065
Gr: 7-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
2222 Marion Mount Gilead Rd
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-2043
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-2043
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1000 Robinson St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4500
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Minority enrollment: 17%
474 N State St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5890
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 387-5890
Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Tri-rivers Career Center On Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
333 East Center St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4681
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4681
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Marion County, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Marion County, OH include Elgin High School, Pleasant High School and River Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Marion County?
10 public high schools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Marion County include: River Valley High School vs. Pleasant High School, Harding High School vs. Pleasant High School, Ridgedale Jr/sr High School vs. Elgin High School
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