Best Schools in Marion County, FL
Marion County, FL has 91 public schools (15 high, 10 middle, 45 elementary) serving 49,783 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Marion County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Marion County, FL
The top high schools in Marion County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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. Lake Weir High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1483 Students
7. North Marion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1303 Students
8. Marion Technical Institute
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades KG - 12 • 162 Students
9. Silver River Mentoring And Instruction
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 202 Students
10. Ocala Center For Success And Independence
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 64 Students
Best Middle Schools in Marion County, FL
The top middle schools in Marion County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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. Ocali Charter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 201 Students
4. Howard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 980 Students
5. Liberty Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1365 Students
6. Dunnellon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 678 Students
7. North Marion Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 803 Students
8. Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1067 Students
9. Lake Weir Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1207 Students
10. Fort King Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1092 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marion County, FL
The top elementary schools in Marion County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dr N H Jones Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 807 Students
2. Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 455 Students
3. Eighth Street Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 405 Students
4. Ina A.colen Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 214 Students
5. Ward-highlands Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 959 Students
6. Marion Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 223 Students
7. Maplewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 817 Students
8. Ocala Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 690 Students
9. Shady Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 643 Students
10. Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 867 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.
Questions About Schools in Marion County, FL
How many schools are in Marion County, FL?
Marion County, FL has 91 public schools: 15 high schools, 10 middle schools and 45 elementary schools, serving 49,783 students in total.
How do schools in Marion County perform on state tests?
On average, 91 schools in Marion County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Marion County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Marion County?
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: 55%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Marion County
11 places in Marion County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (11)
- Ocala (32)
- Belleview (4)
- Dunnellon (4)
- Anthony (2)
- Citra (2)
- Summerfield (2)
- Fort Mc Coy (1)
- Mcintosh (1)
- Reddick (1)
- Silver Springs (1)
- Weirsdale (1)
School districts (1)
- Marion (53 schools)