Marion High

Summary:

Marion High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Marion, South Carolina, with a student population of 628. The school is part of the Marion 10 school district, which is ranked 75th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marion High faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a much higher percentage of African American students (80.1%) than surrounding schools, which range from 30-72% African American. Marion High also consistently underperforms the state and district averages on End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with only 39.52% of students proficient or better in Algebra, compared to 72.5% statewide. As a result, Marion High has consistently ranked in the bottom 20-25% of high schools in South Carolina, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Interestingly, despite the high per-student spending of $16,026 in 2022-2023, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 15.7, which could be a contributing factor to the academic challenges.

While the nearby schools, such as Mullins High and Dillon High, also have high percentages of economically disadvantaged and minority students, they generally outperform Marion High on key metrics like test scores and school rankings. This suggests that factors beyond just demographics may be contributing to Marion High's persistent underperformance, and a more comprehensive approach to addressing the school's challenges may be necessary.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1205 South Main Street
Marion, SC 29571

(843) 423-2571

District: Marion 10

SchoolDigger Rank:
230^th of 235 South Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,026

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 597

Racial breakdown:

African American:

80.1%

White:

13.7%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marion High ranks worse than 97.9% of high schools in South Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.5. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Marion High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Marion High has the largest high school student body size in the Marion 10 School District. Racial makeup is: African American (80.1%), White (13.7%), Hispanic (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marion High is 16.1. 1 high schools in the Marion 10 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Marion High employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marion High is $16,026, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Marion 10 School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marion High:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion High 230^th of 235 South Carolina public high schools. (See Marion High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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African American students:

Marion 10:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion 10 75^th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marion High

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Rank History for all students at Marion High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2015	28.39	165^th	232	28.9%
2016	26.39	173^rd	231	25.1%
2017	31.44	137^th	223	38.6%
2018	21.66	159^th	216	26.4%
2019	16.12	188^th	225	16.4%
2021	10.44	207^th	227	8.8%
2022	13.51	200^th	226	11.5%
2023	8.39	221^st	237	6.8%
2024	5.50	230^th	235	2.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marion High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	32.75	138^th	214	35.5%
2019	25.41	159^th	217	26.7%
2021	13.77	195^th	213	8.5%
2022	16.96	194^th	220	11.8%
2023	12.17	208^th	226	8.0%
2024	6.25	224^th	229	2.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Marion High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	26.16	155^th	210	26.2%
2019	20.45	165^th	213	22.5%
2021	9.56	198^th	213	7.0%
2022	18.74	185^th	220	15.9%
2023	17.29	185^th	223	17.0%
2024	5.81	219^th	225	2.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Marion High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	26.58	109^th	137	20.4%
2019	17.07	126^th	143	11.9%
2021	21.83	98^th	115	14.8%
2022	16.90	120^th	139	13.7%
2023	15.57	125^th	141	11.3%
2024	7.37	141^st	145	2.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Marion High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	20.61	162^nd	213	23.9%
2019	12.75	192^nd	218	11.9%
2021	11.42	197^th	215	8.4%
2022	13.16	201^st	224	10.3%
2023	6.05	222^nd	229	3.1%
2024	6.00	222^nd	228	2.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Marion High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	47.64	87^th	183	52.5%
2019	35.28	121^st	184	34.2%
2021	21.28	155^th	178	12.9%
2022	26.39	149^th	190	21.6%
2023	17.45	178^th	199	10.6%
2024	10.36	186^th	194	4.1%

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Rank History for White students at Marion High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	SC State Percentile
2018	7.79	179^th	185	3.2%
2019	16.15	159^th	191	16.8%
2021	42.28	105^th	189	44.4%
2022	18.16	167^th	192	13.0%
2023	29.94	142^nd	197	27.9%

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Data source: test scores: South Carolina 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: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Marion High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2013	179	542	5	11	1	1	3	0	742
2014	175	555	5	20	1	2	2	0	760
2015	145	528	8	18	2	2	1	0	704
2016	166	518	4	16	0	2	1	0	707
2017	176	510	3	15	4	2	2	0	712
2018	163	514	2	16	5	1	2	0	703
2019	149	509	2	15	4	1	0	0	680
2020	133	525	4	14	4	0	2	0	682
2021	107	513	4	16	2	0	2	0	644
2022	107	500	4	20	4	0	4	1	640
2023	93	503	5	16	4	0	7	0	628
2024	82	478	3	17	5	0	12	0	597

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 High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	742	53.0	14.0	77.4
2014	760	56.0	13.5	72.2
2015	704	52.0	13.5	92
2016	707	52.0	13.5	55.3
2017	712	48.0	14.8	100
2018	703	49.0	14.3	100
2019	680	43.0	15.8	100
2020	682	47.0	14.5	100
2021	644	47.0	13.7	100
2022	640	45.0	14.2	100
2023	628	40.0	15.7	100
2024	597	37.0	16.1	100

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 High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	742	53.0	14.0	77.4
2014	760	56.0	13.5	72.2
2015	704	52.0	13.5	92
2016	707	52.0	13.5	55.3
2017	712	48.0	14.8	100
2018	703	49.0	14.3	100
2019	680	43.0	15.8	100
2020	682	47.0	14.5	100
2021	644	47.0	13.7	100
2022	640	45.0	14.2	100
2023	628	40.0	15.7	100
2024	597	37.0	16.1	100

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 High

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$633 (6.1%)	$553 (5.4%)	$1,186 (11.5%)	$7,637 (74.2%)	$1,470 (14.3%)	$9,107 (88.5%)	$10,293
2021	$783 (5.7%)	$620 (4.5%)	$1,403 (10.2%)	$10,160 (73.9%)	$2,182 (15.9%)	$12,341 (89.8%)	$13,744
2022	$792 (5.5%)	$1,678 (11.6%)	$2,470 (17.1%)	$9,691 (67.2%)	$2,271 (15.7%)	$11,961 (82.9%)	$14,431
2023	$1,496 (9.3%)	$1,947 (12.1%)	$3,442 (21.5%)	$9,959 (62.1%)	$2,624 (16.4%)	$12,583 (78.5%)	$16,026

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marion High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 188^th of 225 High schools	Ranks 221^st of 237 High schools	9.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Marion High)	47.1	42.6	4.5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Marion 10)	55.6	42.1	13.5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)	68.6	68.3	0.3%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Marion High)	57.7	32.1	25.6%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (Marion 10)	57.4	33.7	23.8%
End of Course Biology 1/Applied Biology 2 (South Carolina)	67.2	59.1	8.1%
End of Course English 1 (Marion High)	49.7	66.3	16.6%
End of Course English 1 (Marion 10)	62.9	69.6	6.7%
End of Course English 1 (South Carolina)	78.9	84	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	680	628	7.6%
African American	509	503	1.2%
American Indian	4	4
Asian	2	5	150%
Hispanic	15	16	6.7%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	149	93	37.6%
Two or More Races	0	7
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Marion High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SC READY English Language Arts (2024)			SC READY Mathematics (2024)			EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (2024)	EOCEP English 1 (2024)	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution (2024)	EOCEP English 2 (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	SC READY English Language Arts 6th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 7th Grade	SC READY English Language Arts 8th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 6th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 7th Grade	SC READY Mathematics 8th Grade	EOCEP Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 End of Course	EOCEP English 1 End of Course	EOCEP U.S. History and the Constitution End of Course	EOCEP English 2 End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Marion High	Public	9-12	1205 South Main Street	Marion	29571	Marion County	Marion 10	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 423-2571	597	37	16.1	100.0%	82 (13.7%)	478 (80.1%)	17 (2.8%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.0%)	5.5	230^th of 235 public high schools	2.1%		8.4	221^st of 237 public high schools	6.8%	9							39.5	22.8	35.3	65.4	$16,026	$1,496	$1,947	$3,442	$9,959	$2,624	$12,583
Academy for Careers and Technology	Public	9-12	2697 East Highway 76	Mullins	29574	Marion County	Marion 10	No	No	No	No	(843) 423-1941	0	18	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mullins High	Public	9-12	747 Miller's Road	Mullins	29574	Marion County	Marion 10	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 464-3710	568	30	18.9	100.0%	80 (14.1%)	430 (75.7%)	38 (6.7%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.8%)	8.2	221^st of 235 public high schools	6.0%		11	213^th of 237 public high schools	10.1%	8							31.6	28.3	43.0	63.7	$14,855	$1,607	$1,407	$3,014	$9,267	$2,574	$11,841
Latta High	Public	9-12	618 North Richardson Street	Latta	29565	Dillon County	Dillon 03	No	No	No	No	(843) 752-5751	406	24	16.9	73.4%	230 (56.7%)	130 (32.0%)	21 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.4%)	57.6	82^nd of 235 public high schools	65.1%		55	87^th of 237 public high schools	63.3%	5							71.7	62.3	54.0	92.3	$10,750	$687	$1,423	$2,110	$7,361	$1,280	$8,641
Aynor High	Public	9-12	201 Jordanville Road	Aynor	29511	Horry County	Horry 01	No	No	No	No	(843) 488-7100	878	52	16.8	99.7%	705 (80.3%)	58 (6.6%)	76 (8.7%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (3.6%)	85.6	18^th of 235 public high schools	92.3%		76.2	35^th of 237 public high schools	85.2%	17							91.6	81.9	82.7	93.8	$14,539	$828	$1,066	$1,894	$10,750	$1,895	$12,645
Dillon County Applied Technology Center	Public	9-12	1630 East Main Street	Dillon	29536	Dillon County	Dillon 80	No	No	No	No	(843) 774-5143	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hannah Pamplico High	Public	9-12	2055 South Pamplico Highway	Pamplico	29583	Florence County	Florence 02	No	No	No	No	(843) 493-5781	342	27	12.9	69.3%	190 (55.6%)	113 (33.0%)	20 (5.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.3%)	38.8	136^th of 235 public high schools	42.1%		53.4	91^st of 237 public high schools	61.6%	45							77.8	67.5	29.8	81.3	$13,357	$377	$560	$937	$9,777	$2,643	$12,420
Lake View High	Public	6-12	401 East Third Avenue	Lake View	29563	Dillon County	Dillon 04	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 759-3009	517	36	14.3	100.0%	262 (50.7%)	190 (36.8%)	24 (4.6%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.0%)	14.9	205^th of 235 public high schools	12.8%		25.4	170^th of 237 public high schools	28.3%	35	55.3	56.6	28.6	32.8	32.0	5.7	42.5	39.2	38.5	78.5	$12,022	$1,095	$1,249	$2,344	$8,301	$1,378	$9,679
Dillon High	Public	9-12	1730 Highway 301 North	Dillon	29536	Dillon County	Dillon 04	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 774-1230	824	48	17.1	100.0%	159 (19.3%)	549 (66.6%)	62 (7.5%)	2 (0.2%)	22 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.6%)	13.7	210^th of 235 public high schools	10.6%		13.2	208^th of 237 public high schools	12.2%	2							58.1	40.1	23.5	76.8	$10,511	$1,112	$1,079	$2,191	$7,120	$1,201	$8,320
Wilson High	Public	9-12	1411 Old Marion Highway	Florence	29506	Florence County	Florence 01	No	No	No	Yes	(843) 664-8440	1,316	89	14.8	100.0%	199 (15.1%)	917 (69.7%)	50 (3.8%)	45 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	104 (7.9%)	44.9	121^st of 235 public high schools	48.5%		40.2	130^th of 237 public high schools	45.1%	9							60.9	51.7	55.9	88.7	$13,063	$735	$1,161	$1,896	$9,571	$1,596	$11,167

Frequently Asked Questions about Marion High

Is Marion High a good school?

Marion High ranks in the bottom 2.1% of South Carolina high schools.

How many students attend Marion High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 597 students attended Marion High.

What is the racial makeup of Marion High?

Students at Marion High are 80% African American, 14% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Marion High in?

Marion 10

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