Best Schools in Marion, SD
Marion, SD has 18 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 6 elementary) serving 2,046 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Marion exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Marion, SD
The top high schools in Marion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bridgewater-emery High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students
2. Canistota High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canistota School District 43-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 76 Students
3. Parker High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parker School District 60-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 157 Students
4. Viborg-hurley High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Viborg-hurley School District 60-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
5. Freeman High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeman School District 33-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
6. Marion High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion School District 60-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 55 Students
Best Middle Schools in Marion, SD
The top middle schools in Marion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Freeman Jr High - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeman School District 33-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 60 Students
2. Marion Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion School District 60-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 48 Students
3. Bridgewater-emery Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students
4. Viborg-hurley Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Viborg-hurley School District 60-6 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 125 Students
5. Canistota Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canistota School District 43-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 60 Students
6. Parker Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parker School District 60-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 72 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marion, SD
The top elementary schools in Marion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgewater-emery 30-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 162 Students
2. Viborg-hurley Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Viborg-hurley School District 60-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 161 Students
3. Canistota Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canistota School District 43-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 157 Students
4. Marion Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion School District 60-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 96 Students
5. Freeman Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeman School District 33-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 173 Students
6. Parker Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Parker School District 60-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 262 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Marion, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Marion, SD has a total population of 1,265 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Marion, SD
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, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marion, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Marion, SD.
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, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Marion, SD
How many schools are in Marion, SD?
Marion, SD has 18 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 2,046 students in total.
How do schools in Marion perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Marion score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Marion 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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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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.