For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 740 students in Marion, VA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Marion, VA is Marion Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion, VA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in Marion have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Marion, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
134 Wilden St
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-4466
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-4466
Gr: 6-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
121 Bagley Circle
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-3791
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-3791
Gr: K-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Southwestern Va Mental Health Institute
Special Education School
340 Bagley Circle
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-1222
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-1222
Gr: 6-12
Marion, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Marion Correctional Treatment Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
110 Wright St
Marion, VA 24354
(540) 783-7154
Marion, VA 24354
(540) 783-7154
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Marion, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marion, VA include Marion Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Marion?
3 public middle schools are located in Marion.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion?
Marion public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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