Best Schools in Marion County, FL
Marion County, FL has a total of 97 schools including 34 high schools, 14 middle schools and 46 elementary schools. A total of 52,292 students attend Marion County, FL schools. On average, schools in Marion County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Marion County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Marion County, FL
Marion County, FL has 34 high schools with 17,273 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Marion County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Marion County underperform expectations.
1. Forest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2325 Students
2. West Port High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2906 Students
3. Belleview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1783 Students
4. Vanguard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1661 Students
5. Dunnellon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1350 Students
6. North Marion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1303 Students
7. Lake Weir High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1483 Students
8. Interlachen Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1097 Students
9. Pace Center For Girls Inc.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 36 Students
10. Marion Technical Institute
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 162 Students
Best Middle Schools in Marion County, FL
Marion County, FL has 14 middle schools with 13,438 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Marion County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Marion County meet expectations.
1. Osceola Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 999 Students
2. Belleview Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1573 Students
3. Howard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 980 Students
4. Dunnellon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 678 Students
5. Carver Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 837 Students
6. Liberty Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1365 Students
7. Fort King Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1092 Students
8. Oak Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students
9. Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1067 Students
10. Lake Weir Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1207 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marion County, FL
Marion County, FL has 46 elementary schools with 21,492 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Marion County score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Marion County exceed expectations.
1. Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 455 Students
2. Dr N H Jones Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 807 Students
3. Eighth Street Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students
4. Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 867 Students
5. Shady Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 643 Students
6. Saddlewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 917 Students
7. Maplewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 817 Students
8. Ward-highlands Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 959 Students
9. Ocala Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 690 Students
10. Dunnellon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 580 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Marion County, FL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Marion County, FL has a total population of 375,908 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Marion County, FL
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 County, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marion County, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Marion County, FL.
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 County, FL Internet Health Assessment.
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