Best Schools in Marion County, MO
Marion County, MO has 21 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 6,773 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Marion County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Marion County, MO
The top high schools in Marion County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marion Co. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Co. R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 105 Students
2. Hannibal Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hannibal 60 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1052 Students
3. Palmyra High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmyra R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 379 Students
4. Monroe City R-i High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe City R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 257 Students
5. Highland Jr.-sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis Co. C-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 389 Students
Best Middle Schools in Marion County, MO
The top middle schools in Marion County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hannibal Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hannibal 60 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 724 Students
2. Palmyra Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmyra R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 340 Students
3. Monroe City Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe City R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 191 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marion County, MO
The top elementary schools in Marion County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oakwood Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hannibal 60 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 260 Students
2. Marion Co. Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Co. R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 106 Students
3. Palmyra Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palmyra R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 437 Students
4. Mark Twain Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hannibal 60 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 348 Students
5. Monroe City Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monroe City R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 316 Students
6. Veterans Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hannibal 60 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 429 Students
7. A. D. Stowell Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hannibal 60 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 209 Students
8. Highland Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewis Co. C-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 525 Students
9. Holy Family School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holy Family School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 159 Students
10. St Johns Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Johns Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 136 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Marion County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Marion County, MO has a total population of 28,525 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Marion County, MO
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, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marion County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Marion County, MO.
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, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Marion County, MO
How many schools are in Marion County, MO?
Marion County, MO has 21 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 6,773 students in total.
How do schools in Marion County perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Marion County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Marion County 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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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 21%
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 22%
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Marion County
3 places in Marion County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Hannibal (9)
- Palmyra (3)
- Philadelphia (2)
School districts (2)
- Hannibal 60 (8 schools)
- Palmyra R-I (3 schools)