Best Marion Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,274 students in Marion, SC (there are 1 private school, serving 7 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Marion, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).

The top-ranked public schools in Marion, SC are Marion High School, Marion Intermediate and Creek Bridge Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Marion, SC public schools have an score of 17% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and score of 26% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Marion have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Marion, SC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Marion High School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
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1205 South Main Street
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-2571

Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Rank: #22.

Marion Intermediate

(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
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2320 North Highway 41-a
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-8345

Gr: 3-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Rank: #33.

Creek Bridge Stem Academy

(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
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6641 South Highway 41
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 362-3500

Gr: PK-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

Rank: #44.

Johnakin Middle School

(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
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601 Gurley Street
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-8360

Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Rank: n/an/a

Easterling Primary

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600 East Northside Avenue
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-8335

Gr: PK-2 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

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Marion, South Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Creek Bridge High School (Closed 2020)

6641 South Highway 41
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 362-3500

Gr: 6-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Marion, SC?

The top-ranked public schools in Marion, SC include Marion High School, Marion Intermediate and Creek Bridge Stem Academy.

How many public schools are located in Marion?

5 public schools are located in Marion.

What percentage of students in Marion go to public school?

100% of all K-12 students in Marion are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).

What is the racial composition of students in Marion?

Marion public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).