For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,854 students in Marion County, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Marion County, TN are Marion Virtual Elementary School, South Pittsburg Elementary School and Jasper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Marion County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marion Virtual Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
204 Betsy Pack Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-3434
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-3434
Grades: K-5
| 1 students
Rank: #22.
South Pittsburg Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 Elm Ave
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-6117
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-6117
Grades: PK-6
| 531 students
Rank: #33.
Jasper Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
495 Warrior Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-2110
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-2110
Grades: PK-4
| 650 students
Rank: #44.
Jasper Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Elm Avenue
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-6251
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-6251
Grades: 5-8
| 442 students
Rank: #55.
Richard Hardy Memorial School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Hamilton Avenue
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7282
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7282
Grades: PK-12
| 202 students
Rank: #66.
Marion Virtual High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
204 Betsy Pack Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-3434
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-3434
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
720 Betsy Pack Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-0945
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-0945
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Marion County, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Marion County, TN include Marion Virtual Elementary School, South Pittsburg Elementary School and Jasper Elementary 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 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (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: Jasper Elementary School vs. South Pittsburg Elementary School, Jasper Middle School vs. Richard Hardy Memorial School, South Pittsburg Elementary School vs. Jasper Elementary School
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