Best Schools in Marion County, KY
Marion County, KY has 9 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,425 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Marion County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Marion County, KY
The top high schools in Marion County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marion County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 665 Students
Best Middle Schools in Marion County, KY
The top middle schools in Marion County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marion County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 431 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marion County, KY
The top elementary schools in Marion County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Calvary Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 236 Students
2. West Marion Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 410 Students
3. Glasscock Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 477 Students
4. Lebanon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 359 Students
5. St Augustine School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Augustine School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 173 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Marion County, KY
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Marion County, KY has a total population of 19,581 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Marion County, KY
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, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.24 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marion County, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Marion County, KY.
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, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Marion County, KY
How many schools are in Marion County, KY?
Marion County, KY has 9 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,425 students in total.
How do schools in Marion County perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Marion County score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Marion County exceed 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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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 38%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Marion County
2 places in Marion County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Marion County (8 schools)