Marion County

The schools in Marion County, Tennessee, serve students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, with a mix of 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 4 high schools, and no alternative schools. While the district's academic performance varies, a few standout schools, like Whitwell High School and Whitwell Middle School, consistently outperform the county and state averages on standardized tests.

The racial makeup of the schools in Marion County is diverse, with some institutions, like Whitwell High School, having a predominantly white student population, while others, like South Pittsburg Elementary, have more diverse student bodies. This diversity may contribute to achievement gaps, as schools with more diverse populations tend to struggle more on assessments compared to their more homogeneous counterparts.

Spending per student in the district ranges from $8,131 at Jasper Middle School to $11,601 at Monteagle Elementary, with an average of around $10,000 per student across the district. The data suggests a general trend of higher-spending schools performing better on assessments than lower-spending schools, though the correlation is not perfect. The inclusion of Marion Virtual High School, a small virtual high school, provides an interesting contrast to the traditional brick-and-mortar schools in the district.