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Best Schools in Marion, AR
Marion, AR has 15 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,416 students. On average they score 18% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in Marion meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Marion, AR
The top high schools in Marion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marked Tree High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marked Tree School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 234 Students
2. Marion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 850 Students
3. The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Memphis School District • Charter • Grades 10 - 12 • 952 Students
4. Earle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Earle School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 204 Students
Best Middle Schools in Marion, AR
The top middle schools in Marion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rivercrest Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rivercrest School District #57 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 193 Students
2. Marion Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion School District • Public • Grades 8 - 9 • 970 Students
3. West Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Memphis School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 507 Students
4. Wonder Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Memphis School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 320 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marion, AR
The top elementary schools in Marion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Memphis School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 528 Students
2. Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 636 Students
3. Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 684 Students
4. Maddux Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Memphis School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 443 Students
5. Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 762 Students
6. Faulk Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Memphis School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 573 Students
7. Jackson/wonder Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Memphis School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 560 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Marion, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Marion, AR has a total population of 15,831 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Marion, AR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Marion, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marion, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Marion, AR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Marion, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Marion, AR
How many schools are in Marion, AR?
Marion, AR has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,416 students in total.
How do schools in Marion perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Marion score 18% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in Marion meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Marion?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 16%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 14%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Marion
4 of 4 schools in Marion carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 4
All 4 public schools we grade in Marion. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.