Best Schools in Marion County, MS
Marion County, MS has 16 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,289 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, 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, MS
The top high schools in Marion County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Marion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 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 9 - 13 • 330 Students
Best Middle Schools in Marion County, MS
The top middle schools in Marion County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sumrall Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 464 Students
2. Jefferson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 373 Students
3. West Marion Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Co School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 259 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marion County, MS
The top elementary schools in Marion County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Marion Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 352 Students
2. Baxterville School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lamar County School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 252 Students
3. Columbia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 338 Students
4. Topeka Tilton Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lawrence Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 313 Students
5. East Marion Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students
6. Dexter Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walthall Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 81 Students
7. 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.
Questions About Schools in Marion County, MS
How many schools are in Marion County, MS?
Marion County, MS has 16 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,289 students in total.
How do schools in Marion County perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Marion County score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, 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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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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 (2)
- Marion Co School Dist (5 schools)
- Columbia School District (4 schools)