Marion County High School

Summary:

Marion County High School is a public high school located in Lebanon, Kentucky, serving grades 10-12 with a total enrollment of 665 students. The school is part of the Marion County School District, which is ranked 63 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Marion County High School has an impressive 98.5% four-year graduation rate, which is significantly higher than the nearby Taylor County High School (93.4%) and Campbellsville High School (92.7%). However, the school's overall statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 57th out of 285 Kentucky high schools in 2018-2019 to 114th out of 290 in 2023-2024, suggesting a need to investigate the underlying factors contributing to this decline.

While Marion County High School outperforms the nearby Campbellsville High School in several metrics, it lags behind Taylor County High School, which ranks higher in the state and has better test scores and graduation rates. Additionally, the school faces challenges with disparities in student group performance, with African American students performing relatively well but Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students performing below average, indicating the need for targeted interventions and support.


Detail:

Public 10-12

 735 East Main Street
       Lebanon, KY  40033


(270) 692-6066

District: Marion County

SchoolDigger Rank:
114th of 290 Kentucky High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,900 Help


Feeder schools for Marion County High School:

Elementary:    Calvary Elementary School
    Glasscock Elementary School
    Lebanon Elementary School
    West Marion Elementary School
Middle:    Marion County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  665

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.4%
Hispanic:
7.8%
African American:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.2% Help


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Compare Details Marion County High School ranks better than 60.7% of high schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.78. (See more...)
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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.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marion County High School is $17,900.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marion County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion County High School 114th of 290 Kentucky public high schools. (See Marion County High School in the ranking list.)

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Marion County:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion County 63rd of 159 Kentucky 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 students at Marion County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 65.55 60th 217 72.4%
2008 72.16 35th 217 83.9%
2009 57.61 80th 217 63.1%
2010 48.28 112th 223 49.8%
2011 39.04 146th 226 35.4%
2012 47.09 113th 229 50.7%
2013 65.90 84th 291 71.1%
2014 57.14 122nd 290 57.9%
2015 65.04 92nd 295 68.8%
2016 54.18 133rd 288 53.8%
2017 51.31 165th 287 42.5%
2018 67.97 73rd 271 73.1%
2019 70.63 57th 285 80.0%
2021 45.16 130th 267 51.3%
2022 48.57 128th 271 52.8%
2023 44.50 155th 276 43.8%
2024 56.78 114th 290 60.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Marion County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 26.05 33rd 48 31.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Marion County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.75 66th 226 70.8%
2023 14.63 155th 162 4.3%
2024 29.48 125th 168 25.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marion County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.27 78th 232 66.4%
2019 71.80 51st 254 79.9%
2021 39.52 146th 234 37.6%
2022 37.25 174th 266 34.6%
2023 34.22 188th 272 30.9%
2024 50.37 124th 274 54.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Marion County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.71 68th 234 70.9%
2019 69.35 54th 249 78.3%
2021 44.47 123rd 236 47.9%
2022 58.25 89th 252 64.7%
2023 49.95 125th 253 50.6%
2024 60.77 91st 261 65.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Marion County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.10 30th 166 81.9%
2019 59.38 53rd 166 68.1%
2021 46.00 70th 154 54.5%
2022 78.41 13th 153 91.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Marion County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.17 2nd 115 98.3%
2019 35.90 86th 102 15.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Marion County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.26 78th 237 67.1%
2019 64.85 68th 251 72.9%
2021 34.03 158th 238 33.6%
2022 38.46 145th 257 43.6%
2023 33.66 169th 259 34.7%
2024 47.53 135th 262 48.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Marion County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.70 82nd 94 12.8%
2019 62.62 23rd 89 74.2%
2021 32.78 54th 78 30.8%
2022 39.02 49th 89 44.9%
2024 63.79 26th 93 72.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Marion County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 10.72 90th 92 2.2%
2023 29.42 87th 116 25.0%
2024 23.73 105th 124 15.3%
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Rank History for White students at Marion County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.80 71st 198 64.1%
2019 64.79 62nd 219 71.7%
2021 39.78 111th 203 45.3%
2022 47.58 129th 260 50.4%
2023 41.68 144th 264 45.5%
2024 55.90 106th 273 61.2%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky 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.

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Data source: Kentucky 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 881 127 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1009
1989 827 91 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 920
1990 782 78 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 860
1991 779 81 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 861
1992 824 83 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 907
1993 850 86 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 939
1994 891 105 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 996
1995 943 94 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1037
1996 943 94 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1037
1997 939 80 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1020
1998 928 79 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 1008
1999 870 82 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 955
2000 835 70 7 3 0 n/a n/a 1 916
2001 817 72 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 905
2002 777 78 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 871
2003 777 78 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 871
2004 789 76 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 881
2005 808 82 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 902
2006 804 84 8 9 0 n/a n/a 0 905
2007 847 78 8 9 0 n/a n/a 3 945
2008 856 79 5 17 1 n/a n/a 4 962
2009 873 83 7 19 0 n/a n/a 1 983
2010 871 75 5 28 0 n/a n/a 1 980
2011 859 74 9 22 0 0 0 0 964
2012 875 72 6 20 0 0 1 0 974
2013 832 75 5 21 0 0 1 0 934
2014 834 73 6 21 0 0 1 0 935
2015 837 75 7 20 2 0 2 0 943
2016 832 71 9 26 2 1 4 0 945
2017 835 71 10 29 1 0 2 0 948
2018 616 52 8 27 0 0 1 0 704
2019 584 41 9 32 0 0 4 0 670
2020 543 47 7 34 0 0 5 0 636
2021 558 43 6 39 0 1 6 0 653
2022 538 40 5 43 0 1 12 0 639
2023 548 42 5 52 0 1 17 0 665

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 1009 52.7 19.1 n/a
1989 920 54.0 17.0 n/a
1990 860 50.7 16.9 n/a
1991 861 51.8 16.6 n/a
1992 907 53.0 17.1 n/a
1993 939 55.9 16.8 n/a
1994 996 58.0 17.2 n/a
1995 1037 60.3 17.2 n/a
1996 1037 60.3 17.2 n/a
1997 1020 59.4 17.2 27.5
1998 1008 58.7 17.2 31.7
1999 955 59.7 16.0 45.4
2000 916 61.3 14.9 44.3
2001 905 57.1 15.8 44.3
2002 871 48.1 18.1 68.9
2003 871 48.1 18.1 68.9
2004 881 49.9 17.7 n/a
2005 902 53.4 16.9 n/a
2006 905 52.9 17.1 39
2007 945 56.0 16.9 41
2008 962 58.8 16.4 45.4
2009 983 55.5 17.7 47.3
2010 980 46.2 21.2 51.4
2011 964 53.0 18.1 51.6
2012 974 53.8 18.0 50.2
2013 934 52.3 17.8 50.7
2014 935 51.3 18.2 50.8
2015 943 52.0 18.1 52
2016 945 48.0 19.6 55.3
2017 948 53.3 17.7 53.8
2018 704 41.7 16.8 55
2019 670 40.7 16.4 44.3
2020 636 39.3 16.1 46.7
2021 653 40.4 16.1 46.4
2022 639 41.5 15.3 49
2023 665 41.0 16.2 50.2

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 1009 52.7 19.1 n/a
1989 920 54.0 17.0 n/a
1990 860 50.7 16.9 n/a
1991 861 51.8 16.6 n/a
1992 907 53.0 17.1 n/a
1993 939 55.9 16.8 n/a
1994 996 58.0 17.2 n/a
1995 1037 60.3 17.2 n/a
1996 1037 60.3 17.2 n/a
1997 1020 59.4 17.2 27.5
1998 1008 58.7 17.2 31.7
1999 955 59.7 16.0 45.4
2000 916 61.3 14.9 44.3
2001 905 57.1 15.8 44.3
2002 871 48.1 18.1 68.9
2003 871 48.1 18.1 68.9
2004 881 49.9 17.7 n/a
2005 902 53.4 16.9 n/a
2006 905 52.9 17.1 39
2007 945 56.0 16.9 41
2008 962 58.8 16.4 45.4
2009 983 55.5 17.7 47.3
2010 980 46.2 21.2 51.4
2011 964 53.0 18.1 51.6
2012 974 53.8 18.0 50.2
2013 934 52.3 17.8 50.7
2014 935 51.3 18.2 50.8
2015 943 52.0 18.1 52
2016 945 48.0 19.6 55.3
2017 948 53.3 17.7 53.8
2018 704 41.7 16.8 55
2019 670 40.7 16.4 44.3
2020 636 39.3 16.1 46.7
2021 653 40.4 16.1 46.4
2022 639 41.5 15.3 49
2023 665 41.0 16.2 50.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Marion County High School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $450 (3.1%) $121 (0.8%) $570 (3.9%) $10,833 (74.9%) $2,320 (16.1%) $13,143 (90.9%) $14,454
2019 $511 (4.1%) $154 (1.2%) $665 (5.3%) $9,978 (80.0%) $2,396 (19.2%) $12,487 (100.1%) $12,472
2020 $367 (3.3%) $336 (3.1%) $703 (6.4%) $14,415 (131.5%) $3,259 (29.7%) $14,414 (131.5%) $10,958
2021 $339 (2.3%) $1,610 (10.8%) $1,350 (9.1%) $11,031 (74.2%) $3,211 (21.6%) $14,082 (94.7%) $14,873
2022 $661 (3.7%) $428 (2.4%) $1,090 (6.1%) $11,247 (62.8%) $2,981 (16.7%) $14,228 (79.5%) $17,900

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marion County High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 57th of 285 High schoolsRanks 155th of 276 High schools
 36.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English (Marion County High School)58.350
 8.3%
   11th Grade English (Marion County)54.446
 8.4%
   11th Grade English (Kentucky)49.147
 2.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Marion County High School)42.729
 13.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Marion County)40.125
 15.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Kentucky)36.433
 3.4%
11th Grade Reading (Marion County High School)49.247
 2.2%
   11th Grade Reading (Marion County)4744
 3%
   11th Grade Reading (Kentucky)4644
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students670665
 0.7%
African American4142
 2.4%
American Indian00
Asian95
 44.4%
Hispanic3252
 62.5%
Pacific Islander01
White584548
 6.2%
Two or More Races417
 325%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.3%50.2%
 5.9%


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Students at Marion County High School are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Marion County High School ranks 114th of 290 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 665 students attended Marion County High School.


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

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