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Best Schools in Marion, VA
Marion, VA has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,265 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, 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, VA
The top high schools in Marion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chilhowie High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 393 Students
2. Marion Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 638 Students
Best Middle Schools in Marion, VA
The top middle schools in Marion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chilhowie Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 306 Students
2. Marion Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 431 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marion, VA
The top elementary schools in Marion, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chilhowie Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 543 Students
2. Atkins Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 187 Students
3. Marion Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 307 Students
4. Sugar Grove Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 101 Students
5. Oak Point Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyth County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 359 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Marion, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Marion, VA has a total population of 12,163 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Marion, VA
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, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marion, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Marion, VA.
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, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Marion, VA
How many schools are in Marion, VA?
Marion, VA has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,265 students in total.
How do schools in Marion perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Marion score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, 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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- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 85%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 80%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Marion
4 of 4 schools in Marion carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 1D: 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.