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Best Schools in Marion, KY
Marion, KY has 14 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,401 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, 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, KY
The top high schools in Marion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Caldwell County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 544 Students
2. Livingston Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Livingston County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 329 Students
3. Crittenden County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crittenden County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 429 Students
4. Union County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 630 Students
5. Pathway Academy High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crittenden County • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1 Students
Best Middle Schools in Marion, KY
The top middle schools in Marion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crittenden County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crittenden County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 291 Students
2. Caldwell County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 421 Students
3. Livingston County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Livingston County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 252 Students
4. Union County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 437 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marion, KY
The top elementary schools in Marion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Caldwell County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 403 Students
2. Crittenden County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crittenden County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 642 Students
3. Sturgis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Union County • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students
4. North Livingston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Livingston County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 130 Students
5. Caldwell County Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caldwell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 523 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Marion, KY
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Marion, KY has a total population of 5,490 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Marion, KY
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, KY.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marion, KY.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Marion, KY.
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, KY Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Marion, KY
How many schools are in Marion, KY?
Marion, KY has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,401 students in total.
How do schools in Marion perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Marion score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, 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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Every school in Marion
3 of 4 schools in Marion carry a SchoolGrade (1 have no school-level proficiency results in our source data). Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Marion. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.