For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 903 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 29% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), 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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Marlin, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marlin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
602 Donohoo St
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-3232
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-3232
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #22.
Marlin High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
678 Success Dr
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-2394
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-2394
Grades: 6-12
| 436 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Marlin, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fec Aep (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
217 Kendrick St
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 803-2152
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 803-2152
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Fec The Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
217 Kendrick St
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-3964
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-3964
Grades: 11-12
| 7 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Marlin Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
213 Green St
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 803-2152
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 803-2152
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
602 Donohoo
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-3232
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-3232
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
678 Success Dr
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-9241
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-9241
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
678 Success Dr
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-9241
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-9241
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
2893 State Hwy 6
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-9222
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-9222
Grades: 6-11
| 432 students
Rosebud-lott Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
213 Green St
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 583-7967
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 583-7967
Grades: 8
| 1 students
Rosebud-lott Daep High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
203 Green St
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 803-2512
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 803-2512
Grades: 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
Grades: 10
| 2 students
Success Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1400 Capps St
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-2394
Marlin, TX 76661
(254) 883-2394
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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