Best Schools in Marion County, SC
Marion County, SC has 12 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,384 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in Marion County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Marion County, SC
The top high schools in Marion County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marion High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 628 Students
2. Mullins High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 557 Students
Best Middle Schools in Marion County, SC
The top middle schools in Marion County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palmetto Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion 10 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students
2. Johnakin Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion 10 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 456 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marion County, SC
The top elementary schools in Marion County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marion Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion 10 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 417 Students
2. Creek Bridge Stem Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 326 Students
3. Mccormick Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion 10 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 293 Students
4. Easterling Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 477 Students
5. North Mullins Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 387 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Marion County, SC
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Marion County, SC has a total population of 29,183 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Marion County, SC
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, SC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
47.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
9.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
37.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marion County, SC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Marion County, SC.
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, SC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Marion County, SC
How many schools are in Marion County, SC?
Marion County, SC has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,384 students in total.
How do schools in Marion County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Marion County score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in Marion County greatly exceed 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: 39%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 33%
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds 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 (1)
- Marion 10 (9 schools)