Top 5 Best Marion County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,165 students in Marion County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Marion County, TN are Marion Co High School, South Pittsburg High School and Richard Hardy Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 16%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Marion County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marion Co High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public High Schools in Marion County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marion Co High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
160 Ridley Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-5120
Grades: 9-12
| 472 students
Rank: #22.
South Pittsburg High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
717 Elm Ave
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7561
Grades: 7-12
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
Richard Hardy Memorial School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1620 Hamilton Avenue
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7282
Grades: PK-12
| 218 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Prep Academy
Alternative School
230 Ridley Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 805-9861
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
204 Betsy Pack Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-3434
Grades: 6-12
| 84 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Marion County, TN

Marion County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
720 Betsy Pack Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-0945
Grades: K-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Marion County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Marion County, TN include Marion Co High School, South Pittsburg High School and Richard Hardy Memorial School.
How many public high schools are located in Marion County, TN?
5 public high schools are located in Marion County, TN.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County, TN?
Marion County, TN public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 39% (majority Black).

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