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Best Schools in Marion, IL
Marion, IL has 23 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 9,991 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Marion greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Marion, IL
The top high schools in Marion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carterville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carterville Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 636 Students
2. Crab Orchard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crab Orchard Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 149 Students
3. Herrin High School
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Projected Test Scores
Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 686 Students
4. Marion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1159 Students
5. Johnston City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 337 Students
Best Middle Schools in Marion, IL
The top middle schools in Marion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carterville Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carterville Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 518 Students
2. Carterville Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carterville Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 363 Students
3. Herrin Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 507 Students
4. Marion Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 726 Students
5. Washington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 311 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marion, IL
The top elementary schools in Marion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tri-c Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carterville Cusd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 701 Students
2. Adams School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 260 Students
3. Washington Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Cusd 2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 487 Students
4. Longfellow Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Marion Cusd 2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 241 Students
5. Lincoln Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Marion Cusd 2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 487 Students
6. Jefferson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
7. Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 679 Students
8. Crab Orchard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crab Orchard Cusd 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 339 Students
9. Lincoln Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 139 Students
10. Marion Adventist School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Adventist School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 10 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.
Questions About Schools in Marion, IL
How many schools are in Marion, IL?
Marion, IL has 23 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 9,991 students in total.
How do schools in Marion perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Marion score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Marion greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Marion?
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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Every school in Marion
8 of 8 schools in Marion carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 4C: 2
All 8 public schools we grade in Marion. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (5)
- Crab Orchard Elementary School
- Jefferson Elem School
- Lincoln Elem School
- Longfellow Elem School
- Washington Elem School
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.