Best Schools in Marion County, TN
Marion County, TN has 15 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 4,750 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, 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, TN
The top high schools in Marion County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitwell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students
2. Marion Co High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 491 Students
3. Lookout Valley Middle / High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 318 Students
4. South Pittsburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 425 Students
5. Marion Virtual High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 31 Students
Best Middle Schools in Marion County, TN
The top middle schools in Marion County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Whitwell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 308 Students
2. Jasper Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 491 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marion County, TN
The top elementary schools in Marion County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jasper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 629 Students
2. Whitwell Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 492 Students
3. Lookout Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 268 Students
4. Monteagle Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 224 Students
5. South Pittsburg Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 521 Students
6. Jasper Adventist Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper Adventist Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 7 • 22 Students
7. Marion Virtual Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 5 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Marion County, TN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Marion County, TN has a total population of 28,837 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Marion County, TN
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, TN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marion County, TN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Marion County, TN.
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, TN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Marion County, TN
How many schools are in Marion County, TN?
Marion County, TN has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 4,750 students in total.
How do schools in Marion County perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Marion County score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, 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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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Marion County
4 places in Marion County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Jasper (4)
- South Pittsburg (3)
- Whitwell (3)
- Monteagle (1)
School districts (1)
- Marion County (10 schools)