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Best Schools in Marion, IN
Marion, IN has 34 public schools (8 high, 7 middle, 17 elementary) serving 14,952 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Marion meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Marion, IN
The top high schools in Marion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Huntington North High School
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Projected Test Scores
Huntington Co Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1424 Students
2. Southern Wells Jr-sr High School
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Southern Wells Com Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 380 Students
3. Blackford Jr-sr High School
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Blackford County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 717 Students
4. Eastbrook High School
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Eastbrook Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 509 Students
5. Oak Hill High School
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Oak Hill United School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 537 Students
6. Madison-grant Jr./sr. High School
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Madison-grant United School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 491 Students
7. Mississinewa High School
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Mississinewa Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 796 Students
8. Marion High School
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Marion Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1050 Students
Best Middle Schools in Marion, IN
The top middle schools in Marion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Swayzee Elementary School
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Oak Hill United School Corp • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 236 Students
2. Oak Hill Junior High School
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Oak Hill United School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 269 Students
3. Eastbrook Middle School
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Eastbrook Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 399 Students
4. Riverview School
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Huntington Co Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 503 Students
5. R J Baskett Middle School
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Mississinewa Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 514 Students
6. John L Mcculloch Junior High Sch
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Marion Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 524 Students
7. Justice Thurgood Marshall Intrmd
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Marion Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 489 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marion, IN
The top elementary schools in Marion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeview Christian School
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Lakeview Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 130 Students
2. Eastbrook North Elementary
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Eastbrook Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students
3. Sweetser Elementary School
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Oak Hill United School Corp • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 255 Students
4. Salamonie Elementary School
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Huntington Co Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 286 Students
5. Eastbrook South Elementary
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Eastbrook Community Sch Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 377 Students
6. St Paul Parish School
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St Paul Parish School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 107 Students
7. Blackford Intermediate School
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Blackford County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 427 Students
8. Northview Elementary School
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Mississinewa Community School Corp • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 623 Students
9. Park Elementary School
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Madison-grant United School Corp • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 332 Students
10. Riverview Elementary School
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Marion Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 396 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Marion, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Marion, IN has a total population of 37,989 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Marion, IN
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, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marion, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Marion, IN.
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, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Marion, IN
How many schools are in Marion, IN?
Marion, IN has 34 public schools: 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 14,952 students in total.
How do schools in Marion perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in Marion score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Marion meet 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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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 31%
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Every school in Marion
9 of 9 schools in Marion carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 2D: 5
All 9 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 (2)
Elementary and primary schools (4)
- Allen Elementary School
- Frances Slocum Elem School
- John W Kendall Elem School
- Riverview Elementary School
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (4)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.