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Best Schools in Marion, KS
Marion, KS has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,579 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, 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, KS
The top high schools in Marion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hillsboro Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham-hillsboro-lehigh • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 327 Students
2. Marion High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion-florence • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 142 Students
3. Peabody-burns Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peabody-burns • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 111 Students
Best Middle Schools in Marion, KS
The top middle schools in Marion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marion Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion-florence • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 127 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marion, KS
The top elementary schools in Marion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hillsboro Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durham-hillsboro-lehigh • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 313 Students
2. Marion Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion-florence • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 244 Students
3. Peabody-burns Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peabody-burns • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 117 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Marion, KS
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Marion, KS has a total population of 2,718 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Marion, KS
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, KS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marion, KS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Marion, KS.
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, KS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Marion, KS
How many schools are in Marion, KS?
Marion, KS has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,579 students in total.
How do schools in Marion perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Marion score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, 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
3 of 3 schools in Marion carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 3 public schools we grade in Marion. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.