For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 843 students in Marlin, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Marlin, TX are Marlin Elementary School and Marlin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marlin, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Marlin have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Marlin, TX (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marlin Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
678 Success Dr #b
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-3232
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-3232
Gr: PK-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Marlin High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
678 Success Dr
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-2394
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-2394
Gr: 7-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Marlin Opportunity Center
Alternative School
678 Success Dr #b
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-3585
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-3585
Gr: 3-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Marlin, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fec The Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
217 Kendrick St
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-3964
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-3964
Gr: 11-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Marlin Alternative Education Program High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
130 Coleman St
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 896-5000
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 896-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
678 Success Dr
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-9241
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-9241
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
2893 State Hwy 6
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-9222
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-9222
Gr: 6-11 | 432 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Rosebud-lott Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
213 Green St
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 583-7967
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 583-7967
Gr: 8 | 1 student
Rosebud-lott Daep High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
203 Green St
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 803-2512
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 803-2512
Gr: 7-10 | 2 students
Rosebud-lott Learning Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
203 Green St
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 803-2152
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 803-2152
Gr: 10 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Success Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1400 Capps St
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-2394
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-2394
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Marlin, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Marlin, TX include Marlin Elementary School and Marlin High School.
How many public schools are located in Marlin?
3 public schools are located in Marlin.
What is the racial composition of students in Marlin?
Marlin public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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