Best Schools in Marion County, MS
Marion County, MS has a total of 13 schools including 6 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 3,720 students attend Marion County, MS schools. On average, schools in Marion County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Marion County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Marion County, MS
Marion County, MS has 6 high schools with 1,538 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 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Marion County don't meet expectations.
1. West Marion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 569 Students
2. Columbia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 469 Students
3. East Marion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Co School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 330 Students
Best Middle Schools in Marion County, MS
Marion County, MS has 2 middle schools with 632 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 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Marion County exceed expectations.
1. West Marion Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Co School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 259 Students
2. Jefferson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 373 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marion County, MS
Marion County, MS has 4 elementary schools with 1,550 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 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Marion County exceed expectations.
1. West Marion Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 352 Students
2. Columbia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 338 Students
3. East Marion Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 394 Students
4. Columbia Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 466 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Marion County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Marion County, MS has a total population of 24,441 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Marion County, MS
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, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marion County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Marion County, MS.
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, MS Internet Health Assessment.
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