Is Marion County High School a good school?

Marion County High School ranks 270 th of 378 Alabama high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Marion County High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 250 students attended Marion County High School.

What is the racial makeup of Marion County High School?

Students at Marion County High School are 84% White, 7% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Marion County High School

Summary:

Marion County High School is a public high school located in Guin, Alabama, serving grades 7-12 with a student population of around 250. The school is part of the Marion County School District, which is ranked 73 out of 137 districts in Alabama and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Marion County High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from as high as 37th out of 353 Alabama high schools in 2014-2015 to as low as 270th out of 378 in the most recent 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the Summative Assessments, is generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. Compared to the nearby schools, such as Winfield High School, Marion County High School's academic performance is generally lower. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with around 50-67% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years.

The analysis of Marion County High School reveals several areas of concern, including declining academic performance, a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, and a performance gap compared to nearby schools like Winfield High School. To address these challenges, the school and Marion County School District may need to implement targeted interventions, provide additional resources and support for students, and explore opportunities to learn from the practices of higher-performing schools in the region.

Detail:

Public 7-12

8115 US Highway 43
Guin, AL 35563

(205) 468-3377

District: Marion County

SchoolDigger Rank:
270^th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,040

Student/teacher ratio: 18.5

Number of students: 250

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.6%

African American:

6.8%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marion County High School ranks better than 51.1% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.51. (See more...)

Compare Details Marion County High School ranks worse than 71.4% of high schools in Alabama. It also ranks last among 4 ranked high schools in the Marion County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.34. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Marion County High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.6%), African American (6.8%), Hispanic (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marion County High School is 18.5, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Marion County School District! (See more...)

Compare Marion County High School employs 13.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marion County High School is $9,040, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Marion County School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marion County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion County High School 216^th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Marion County High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion County High School 270^th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Marion County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Marion County:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion County 73^rd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marion County High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Marion County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	70.48	97^th	407	76.2%
2005	74.60	66^th	415	84.1%
2006	64.66	112^th	409	72.6%
2007	73.88	81^st	412	80.3%
2008	56.96	167^th	417	60.0%
2009	50.56	214^th	425	49.6%
2010	72.86	100^th	435	77.0%
2011	72.51	101^st	435	76.8%
2012	63.29	153^rd	436	64.9%
2013	77.07	54^th	436	87.6%
2014	71.47	86^th	438	80.4%
2015	64.79	112^th	430	74.0%
2016	71.36	88^th	432	79.6%
2017	81.56	55^th	432	87.3%
2018	87.25	36^th	423	91.5%
2019	74.04	81^st	437	81.5%
2021	64.76	118^th	440	73.2%
2022	68.48	102^nd	432	76.4%
2023	70.25	101^st	437	76.9%
2024	48.51	216^th	442	51.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Marion County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	87.59	19^th	349	94.6%
2018	93.04	12^th	396	97.0%
2019	90.06	13^th	396	96.7%
2021	70.48	77^th	415	81.4%
2022	66.25	97^th	421	77.0%
2023	86.99	21^st	410	94.9%
2024	48.32	207^th	437	52.6%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Marion County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	75.86	65^th	380	82.9%
2018	86.76	36^th	392	90.8%
2019	60.49	136^th	399	65.9%
2021	67.65	92^nd	415	77.8%
2022	69.16	96^th	423	77.3%
2023	66.00	110^th	417	73.6%
2024	67.08	110^th	426	74.2%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Marion County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	83.41	42^nd	380	88.9%
2018	81.87	51^st	397	87.2%
2019	81.84	46^th	399	88.5%
2021	53.00	173^rd	418	58.6%
2022	64.22	113^th	427	73.5%
2023	70.53	91^st	419	78.3%
2024	26.82	321^st	428	25.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Marion County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	80.50	46^th	331	86.1%
2019	60.84	100^th	343	70.8%
2021	57.96	118^th	369	68.0%
2022	59.33	122^nd	376	67.6%
2023	59.26	117^th	370	68.4%
2024	36.53	243^rd	373	34.9%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Marion County High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Marion County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	56.49	159^th	357	55.5%
2005	71.90	68^th	359	81.1%
2006	78.66	34^th	357	90.5%
2007	91.64	7^th	358	98.0%
2008	73.80	52^nd	359	85.5%
2009	72.18	59^th	357	83.5%
2010	76.02	52^nd	358	85.5%
2011	65.52	110^th	360	69.4%
2012	53.47	193^rd	358	46.1%
2013	75.03	19^th	358	94.7%
2014	51.59	167^th	358	53.4%
2015	84.29	37^th	353	89.5%
2016	49.25	166^th	351	52.7%
2017	67.92	88^th	353	75.1%
2018	38.32	232^nd	356	34.8%
2019	77.06	68^th	366	81.4%
2021	80.59	56^th	371	84.9%
2022	23.25	284^th	367	22.6%
2023	33.55	237^th	371	36.1%
2024	28.34	270^th	378	28.6%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Marion County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	49.37	138^th	315	56.2%
2018	42.44	206^th	349	41.0%
2019	89.69	26^th	358	92.7%
2021	99.44	3^rd	361	99.2%
2022	41.42	199^th	361	44.9%
2023	48.91	154^th	349	55.9%
2024	31.69	260^th	375	30.7%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Marion County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	79.04	55^th	343	84.0%
2018	54.58	166^th	347	52.2%
2019	70.92	95^th	354	73.2%
2021	83.77	47^th	359	86.9%
2022	20.91	298^th	367	18.8%
2023	34.60	217^th	358	39.4%
2024	47.62	170^th	366	53.6%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Marion County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	53.24	133^rd	339	60.8%
2018	34.98	229^th	350	34.6%
2019	79.48	58^th	357	83.8%
2021	66.72	101^st	366	72.4%
2022	27.44	265^th	366	27.6%
2023	30.97	242^nd	358	32.4%
2024	11.13	352^nd	368	4.3%

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Rank History for high school White students at Marion County High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	16.55	267^th	300	11.0%
2019	65.98	91^st	313	70.9%
2021	65.57	83^rd	319	74.0%
2022	11.97	310^th	326	4.9%
2023	17.49	278^th	317	12.3%
2024	18.57	288^th	325	11.4%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Marion County High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	288	288
1989	254	35	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	289
1990	266	38	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	305
1991	268	26	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	294
1992	259	19	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	278
1993	263	20	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	285
1994	275	21	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	300
1995	241	21	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	269
1996	241	21	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	269
1997	250	26	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	276
1998	233	27	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	260
1999	229	34	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	264
2000	216	29	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	246
2001	230	22	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
2002	200	35	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	237
2003	200	35	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	237
2004	201	29	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
2005	197	26	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
2006	192	25	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	220
2007	201	15	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	219
2008	210	18	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
2009	220	20	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	243
2010	190	18	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	211
2011	196	23	0	4	0	0	0	0	223
2012	210	24	1	0	0	0	0	0	235
2013	203	26	3	2	0	0	0	0	234
2014	221	31	3	3	0	0	7	0	265
2015	213	28	2	4	0	0	9	0	256
2016	231	27	1	5	0	0	9	0	273
2017	220	26	2	4	0	0	8	0	260
2018	213	20	1	3	1	0	12	0	250
2019	212	16	1	4	1	0	11	0	245
2020	202	13	1	7	1	0	12	0	236
2021	203	20	1	4	0	0	12	0	240
2022	204	14	1	8	0	0	12	0	239
2023	209	17	0	13	0	0	11	0	250

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marion County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	288	19.0	15.1	0
1989	289	20.0	14.4	n/a
1990	305	20.0	15.2	0
1991	294	19.0	15.4	n/a
1992	278	18.0	15.4	n/a
1993	285	18.0	15.8	n/a
1994	300	16.9	17.8	n/a
1995	269	18.2	14.8	n/a
1996	269	18.2	14.8	n/a
1997	276	17.7	15.6	15.2
1998	260	17.2	15.1	11.9
1999	264	17.0	15.5	28.8
2000	246	17.0	14.5	30.9
2001	252	15.0	16.8	33.3
2002	237	13.5	17.6	32.1
2003	237	13.5	17.6	32.1
2004	232	13.0	17.8	33.2
2005	225	14.0	16.1	35.6
2006	220	11.0	20.0	31.8
2007	219	10.5	20.9	34.7
2008	232	13.0	17.8	44.8
2009	243	12.6	19.1	42.4
2010	211	10.3	20.4	49.3
2011	223	13.0	17.1	59.2
2012	235	13.5	17.4	57
2013	234	14.0	16.7	58.5
2014	265	22.5	11.7	64.2
2015	256	14.0	18.2	53.9
2016	273	14.0	19.5	60.1
2017	260	15.5	16.7	54.2
2018	250	15.0	16.6	58
2019	245	13.0	18.8	55.5
2020	236	13.5	17.4	56.4
2021	240	13.0	18.4	48.8
2022	239	12.5	19.1	53.1
2023	250	13.5	18.5	66.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Marion County High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	288	19.0	15.1	0
1989	289	20.0	14.4	n/a
1990	305	20.0	15.2	0
1991	294	19.0	15.4	n/a
1992	278	18.0	15.4	n/a
1993	285	18.0	15.8	n/a
1994	300	16.9	17.8	n/a
1995	269	18.2	14.8	n/a
1996	269	18.2	14.8	n/a
1997	276	17.7	15.6	15.2
1998	260	17.2	15.1	11.9
1999	264	17.0	15.5	28.8
2000	246	17.0	14.5	30.9
2001	252	15.0	16.8	33.3
2002	237	13.5	17.6	32.1
2003	237	13.5	17.6	32.1
2004	232	13.0	17.8	33.2
2005	225	14.0	16.1	35.6
2006	220	11.0	20.0	31.8
2007	219	10.5	20.9	34.7
2008	232	13.0	17.8	44.8
2009	243	12.6	19.1	42.4
2010	211	10.3	20.4	49.3
2011	223	13.0	17.1	59.2
2012	235	13.5	17.4	57
2013	234	14.0	16.7	58.5
2014	265	22.5	11.7	64.2
2015	256	14.0	18.2	53.9
2016	273	14.0	19.5	60.1
2017	260	15.5	16.7	54.2
2018	250	15.0	16.6	58
2019	245	13.0	18.8	55.5
2020	236	13.5	17.4	56.4
2021	240	13.0	18.4	48.8
2022	239	12.5	19.1	53.1
2023	250	13.5	18.5	66.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Marion County High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$301 (3.3%)	$8,721 (96.5%)	$9,040

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marion County High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 81^st of 437 Middle schools	Ranks 101^st of 437 Middle schools	4.6%
Ranks 68^th of 366 High schools	Ranks 237^th of 371 High schools	45.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Marion County High School)	51.7	13.5	38.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Marion County)	36.4	17.4	19%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	43.1	21	22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Marion County High School)	67.3	22.2	45.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Marion County)	43.6	21.8	21.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.7	21.1	23.6%
End of Course Mathematics (Marion County High School)	52.8	7.8	44.9%
End of Course Mathematics (Marion County)	43	10.6	32.4%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (Marion County High School)	41.7	15.7	26%
End of Course Science (Marion County)	43	22	20.9%
End of Course Science (Alabama)	42.6	31.7	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	245	250	2%
African American	16	17	6.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	4	13	225%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	212	209	1.4%
Two or More Races	11	11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.5%	66.8%	11.3%

Schools Near Marion County High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marion County High School	Public	7-12	8115 US Highway 43	Guin	35563	Marion County	Marion County	No	No	No	No	(205) 468-3377	250	14	18.5	66.8%	209 (83.6%)	17 (6.8%)	13 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.4%)	28.3	270^th of 378 public high schools	28.6%		33.6	237^th of 371 public high schools	36.1%	33	13.8	16.7	9.1	30.6	21.2	65.5	44.4	15.2	$9,040	$301	$8,721
Winfield High School	Public	9-12	232 Pirate Cove	Winfield	35594	Marion County	Winfield City	No	No	No	No	(205) 487-6900	349	22	15.7	55.0%	305 (87.4%)	23 (6.6%)	13 (3.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	94.5	26^th of 378 public high schools	93.1%		91.8	33^rd of 371 public high schools	91.1%	7			42.0		49.4			51.9	$12,236	$878	$11,333
Hamilton High School	Public	9-12	211 Aggie Ave	Hamilton	35570	Marion County	Marion County	No	No	No	No	(205) 921-3281	466	30	15.4	59.4%	403 (86.5%)	18 (3.9%)	31 (6.7%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	42.6	213^th of 378 public high schools	43.7%		46.4	173^rd of 371 public high schools	53.4%	40			13.2		30.7			18.5	$10,477	$1,522	$8,938
Lamar County School Of Technology	Public	10-12	43880 Hwy 17 South	Vernon	35592	Lamar County	Lamar County	No	No	No	No	(205) 695-7129	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Fayette County High School	Public	9-12	202 Tiger Drive	Fayette	35555	Fayette County	Fayette County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 932-6313	387	23	17.1	64.1%	287 (74.2%)	72 (18.6%)	13 (3.4%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.1%)	58.2	132^nd of 378 public high schools	65.1%		89.9	40^th of 371 public high schools	89.2%	92			20.6		35.6			23.5	$10,352	$1,288	$9,061

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Rank History for all middle school students at Marion County High School

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Marion County High School

Rank History for middle school Male students at Marion County High School

Rank History for middle school White students at Marion County High School

Rank History for Marion County High School

Rank History for all high school students at Marion County High School

Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Marion County High School

Rank History for high school Female students at Marion County High School

Rank History for high school Male students at Marion County High School

Rank History for high school White students at Marion County High School

Enrollment information for Marion County High School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marion County High School

Student/Teacher Ratio Marion County High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Marion County High School

Impact of COVID-19 on Marion County High School

Rankings

Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near Marion County High School