Best Schools in Marion, IL
Marion, IL has a total of 23 schools including 7 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools. A total of 8,642 students attend Marion, IL schools. On average, schools in Marion score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Marion meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Marion, IL
Marion, IL has 7 high schools with 3,044 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 score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Marion meet expectations.
1. Carterville High School
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Carterville Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 636 Students
2. Herrin High School
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Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 686 Students
3. Marion High School
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Marion Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1159 Students
4. Crab Orchard High School
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Crab Orchard Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 149 Students
5. Johnston City High School
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Johnston City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 337 Students
Best Middle Schools in Marion, IL
Marion, IL has 5 middle schools with 2,401 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 score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Marion meet expectations.
1. Carterville Intermediate Sch
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Carterville Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 518 Students
2. Herrin Middle School
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Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 507 Students
3. Marion Jr High School
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Marion Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 726 Students
4. Washington Middle School
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Johnston City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 311 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marion, IL
Marion, IL has 9 elementary schools with 3,197 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 score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Marion meet expectations.
1. Washington Elem School
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Marion Cusd 2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 487 Students
2. Tri-c Elementary School
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Carterville Cusd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 701 Students
3. Jefferson Elem School
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Marion Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
4. Lincoln Elem School
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Marion Cusd 2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 487 Students
5. Longfellow Elem School
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Marion Cusd 2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 241 Students
6. Adams School
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Marion Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 260 Students
7. Crab Orchard Elementary School
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Crab Orchard Cusd 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 339 Students
8. Lincoln Elem School
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Johnston City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 139 Students
9. Marion Adventist School
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Marion Adventist School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 10 Students
10. North Side Primary Center
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Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 483 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Marion, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Marion, IL has a total population of 23,225 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Marion, IL
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, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marion, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Marion, IL.
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, IL Internet Health Assessment.
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