For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,808 students in Marion County, SC (there are 3 private schools, serving 542 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Marion County, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Marion County, SC are Marion High School, Mullins High School and Mccormick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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 County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1205 South Main Street
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-2571
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-2571
Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Mullins High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
747 Miller's Road
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3710
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3710
Gr: 9-12 | 568 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Mccormick Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1123 Sandy Bluff Road
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3760
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3760
Gr: 3-5 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Marion Intermediate
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2320 North Highway 41-a
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-8345
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-8345
Gr: 3-5 | 418 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Creek Bridge Stem Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6641 South Highway 41
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 362-3500
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 362-3500
Gr: PK-8 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #66.
Palmetto Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 O'neal Street
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3730
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3730
Gr: 6-8 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Johnakin Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Gurley Street
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-8360
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-8360
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Academy For Careers And Technology
Vocational School
2697 East Highway 76
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-1941
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-1941
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
600 East Northside Avenue
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-8335
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-8335
Gr: PK-2 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
105 Charles Street
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3750
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3750
Gr: PK-2 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
223 Gresham Road
Gresham, SC 29546
(843) 362-3510
Gresham, SC 29546
(843) 362-3510
Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
223 Gresham Road
Gresham, SC 29546
(843) 362-3500
Gresham, SC 29546
(843) 362-3500
Gr: 7-12 | 282 students Minority enrollment: 95%
6641 South Highway 41
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 362-3500
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 362-3500
Gr: 6-12 | 282 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
200 Broad St.
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3740
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3740
Gr: 5-6 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
3549 South Hwy 501
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 362-1974
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 362-1974
Gr: PK-K
P O Box 335
Centenary, SC 29519
(843) 362-0011
Centenary, SC 29519
(843) 362-0011
Gr: 7-12 | 182 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Marion County, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Marion County, SC include Marion High School, Mullins High School and Mccormick Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Marion County?
10 public schools are located in Marion County.
What percentage of students in Marion County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Marion County are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Marion County include: Marion Intermediate vs. Mccormick Elementary School, Johnakin Middle School vs. Palmetto Middle School, Mullins High School vs. Marion High School
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