Best Schools in Marion County, OH
Marion County, OH has a total of 39 schools including 11 high schools, 8 middle schools and 17 elementary schools. A total of 16,782 students attend Marion County, OH schools. On average, schools in Marion County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Marion County exceed expectations.
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
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Northmor Local • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 454 Students
2. River Valley High School
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River Valley Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 517 Students
3. Upper Sandusky High School
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Upper Sandusky Exempted Village • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 540 Students
4. Pleasant High School
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Pleasant Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 326 Students
5. Cardington-lincoln High School
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Cardington-lincoln Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 294 Students
6. Elgin High School
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Elgin Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 288 Students
7. Mt Gilead High School
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Mount Gilead Exempted Village • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 283 Students
8. Ridgedale Jr/sr High School
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Ridgedale Local • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 316 Students
9. Harding High School
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Marion City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1050 Students
10. Tri-rivers Career Center
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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
SchoolGrade
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Upper Sandusky Exempted Village • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 526 Students
2. Cardington-lincoln Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Cardington-lincoln Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 289 Students
3. River Valley Middle School
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River Valley Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 Students
4. Pleasant Middle School
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Pleasant Local • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 425 Students
5. Elgin Middle School
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Elgin Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 261 Students
6. Mt Gilead Middle School
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Mount Gilead Exempted Village • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 243 Students
7. Ulysses S. Grant Middle School
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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
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River Valley Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 495 Students
2. Union Elementary School
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Upper Sandusky Exempted Village • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 256 Students
3. Liberty Elementary School
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River Valley Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 436 Students
4. Elgin Elementary School
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Elgin Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 490 Students
5. Northmor Elementary School
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Northmor Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 584 Students
6. Ridgedale Elementary School
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Ridgedale Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 311 Students
7. Pleasant Elementary School
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Pleasant Local • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 475 Students
8. Cardington-lincoln Elementary School
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Cardington-lincoln Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 413 Students
9. Park Avenue Elementary School
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Mount Gilead Exempted Village • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 498 Students
10. Benjamin Harrison Elementary School
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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
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.
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