Best High Schools in Marion County, OH

Marion County, OH has 11 high schools with 4,888 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 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Marion County exceed expectations.

1. Northmor High School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Northmor Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 454 Students

2. River Valley High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

River Valley Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 517 Students

3. Upper Sandusky High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Upper Sandusky Exempted Village • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 540 Students

4. Pleasant High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pleasant Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 326 Students

5. Cardington-lincoln High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cardington-lincoln Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 294 Students

6. Elgin High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elgin Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 288 Students

7. Mt Gilead High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mount Gilead Exempted Village • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 283 Students

8. Ridgedale Jr/sr High School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ridgedale Local • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 316 Students

9. Harding High School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Marion City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1050 Students

10. Tri-rivers Career Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Tri-rivers • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 514 Students

Best Middle Schools in Marion County, OH

Marion County, OH has 8 middle schools with 3,210 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 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Marion County exceed expectations.

1. Upper Sandusky Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Upper Sandusky Exempted Village • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 526 Students

2. Cardington-lincoln Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cardington-lincoln Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 289 Students

3. River Valley Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

River Valley Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 Students

4. Pleasant Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pleasant Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 425 Students

5. Elgin Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elgin Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 261 Students

6. Mt Gilead Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mount Gilead Exempted Village • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 243 Students

7. Ulysses S. Grant Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Marion City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 998 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Marion County, OH

Marion County, OH has 17 elementary schools with 6,243 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 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Marion County meet expectations.

1. Heritage Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

River Valley Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 495 Students

2. Union Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Upper Sandusky Exempted Village • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 256 Students

3. Liberty Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

River Valley Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 436 Students

4. Elgin Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elgin Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 490 Students

5. Northmor Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Northmor Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 584 Students

6. Ridgedale Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ridgedale Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 311 Students

7. Pleasant Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pleasant Local • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 475 Students

8. Cardington-lincoln Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cardington-lincoln Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 413 Students

9. Park Avenue Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mount Gilead Exempted Village • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 498 Students

10. Benjamin Harrison Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Marion City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 391 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Marion County, OH

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Marion County, OH has a total population of 65,359 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Marion County, OH

16,782

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

14%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Marion County, OH.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

16.36 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.76 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

13.60 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marion County, OH.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Marion County, OH.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,213 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

60 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Marion County, OH Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 71%
  • Projected Test Scores: 66%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 71%
  • Projected Test Scores: 63%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Richland County, OH

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 60%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Franklin County, OH

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations