Best Public Schools in Marion, KS

Summary:

The city of Marion, Kansas is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Marion Elementary, Marion High, and Marion Middle. These schools operate within the Marion-Florence school district and demonstrate a mix of academic performance, with some standout schools and others showing room for improvement.

Marion High School is a standout, ranking 71 out of 318 Kansas high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. In contrast, Marion Middle School has had more fluctuating performance, with a mix of strong and weaker academic results across different grades and subjects.

Marion Elementary School also stands out, ranking 257 out of 653 Kansas elementary schools and earning a 3-star rating. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, with students outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. However, all three schools in the district face socioeconomic challenges, with high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may impact student learning.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)								KAP Mathematics (2024)								KAP Science (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	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics 10th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science 11th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marion Middle	Public	6-8	125 South Lincoln	Marion	66861	Marion County	Marion-Florence	No	No	No	No	(620) 382-6070	119	8	14.8	40.3%	106 (89.1%)	1 (0.8%)	8 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)	61.6	96^th of 362 public middle schools	73.5%		47.8	160^th of 362 public middle schools	55.8%	64				61.1	31.7	23.7		38.3				52.8	27.5	26.3		35.1		18.4		18.4	$12,267	$809	$11,459
Marion High	Public	9-12	701 E Main	Marion	66861	Marion County	Marion-Florence	No	No	No	No	(620) 382-2168	153	15	10.5	37.3%	133 (86.9%)	1 (0.7%)	15 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	69.4	71^st of 318 public high schools	77.7%		68	78^th of 327 public high schools	76.1%	7							26.5	26.5							28.6	28.6			44.1	44.1	$12,522	$847	$11,675
Marion Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1400 E Lawrence	Marion	66861	Marion County	Marion-Florence	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 382-3771	258	18	14.1	50.8%	221 (85.7%)	4 (1.6%)	22 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)	58.7	257^th of 653 public elementary schools	60.6%		71.2	152^nd of 660 public elementary schools	77.0%	105	35.6	54.8	42.5					43.1	57.8	38.7	27.5					42.2	55.0			55.0	$12,569	$734	$11,835

Cities Near Marion

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hillsboro	9.7 mi	2	36^th
Lost Springs	12.54 mi	2
Peabody	13.06 mi	2	331^st
Goessel	18.99 mi	2	144^th
Canton	22.71 mi	1	312^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.