Best Schools in Marion County, OH
Marion County, OH has 37 public schools (11 high, 7 middle, 16 elementary) serving 16,782 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 46%, so schools in Marion County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Marion County, OH
The top high schools in Marion County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northmor High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northmor Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 454 Students
2. Pleasant High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 326 Students
3. River Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Valley Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 517 Students
4. Upper Sandusky High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Sandusky Exempted Village • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 540 Students
5. Mt Gilead High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Gilead Exempted Village • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 283 Students
6. Elgin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elgin Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 288 Students
7. Ridgedale Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgedale Local • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 316 Students
8. Harding High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1050 Students
9. Cardington-lincoln High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cardington-lincoln Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 294 Students
10. Buckeye Community School - Marion
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buckeye Community School - Marion • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 306 Students
Best Middle Schools in Marion County, OH
The top middle schools in Marion County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Upper Sandusky Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Upper Sandusky Exempted Village • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 526 Students
2. River Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Valley Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 Students
3. Pleasant Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 425 Students
4. Elgin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elgin Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 261 Students
5. Mt Gilead Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Gilead Exempted Village • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 243 Students
6. Cardington-lincoln Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cardington-lincoln Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 289 Students
7. Ulysses S. Grant Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 998 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marion County, OH
The top elementary schools in Marion County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heritage Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Valley Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 495 Students
2. St Mary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Mary School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 110 Students
3. Pleasant Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Local • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 475 Students
4. Northmor Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northmor Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 584 Students
5. Elgin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elgin Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 490 Students
6. Ridgedale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgedale Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 311 Students
7. Liberty Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Valley Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 436 Students
8. Cardington-lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cardington-lincoln Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 413 Students
9. Benjamin Harrison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 391 Students
10. Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 226 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
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, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Marion County, OH
How many schools are in Marion County, OH?
Marion County, OH has 37 public schools: 11 high schools, 7 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 16,782 students in total.
How do schools in Marion County perform on state tests?
On average, 37 schools in Marion County score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Marion County don't 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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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)
School districts (4)
- Marion City (8 schools)
- River Valley Local (5 schools)
- Elgin Local (3 schools)
- Pleasant Local (3 schools)