Best Marion County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 27% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Marion Virtual Elementary School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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204 Betsy Pack Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-3434

Gr: K-5 | 1 student

Rank: #22.

South Pittsburg Elementary School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
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310 Elm Ave
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-6117

Gr: PK-6 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Rank: #33.

Jasper Elementary School

(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
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495 Warrior Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-2110

Gr: PK-4 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #44.

Jasper Middle School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
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601 Elm Avenue
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-6251

Gr: 5-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #55.

Richard Hardy Memorial School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
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1620 Hamilton Avenue
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7282

Gr: PK-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Rank: #66.

Marion Virtual High School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
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204 Betsy Pack Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-3434

Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Marion County, TN

Marion County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Marion Prep Academy (Closed 2015)

720 Betsy Pack Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-0945

Gr: K-12

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