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Marion Co School District

1010 Highway 13 N
Columbia, MS 39429
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,890 students in Marion Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Marion Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
1,890 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Marion Co School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MS)
#69 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
45%
52%
36%
42%
55%
55%
87%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
5%
% Black
42%
47%
% White
53%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,681 is higher than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,759 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MS)
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,681
$12,205
Spending / Student
$12,759
$12,074

Best Marion Co School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Marion Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20 Cedar Street
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 736-3713
Gr: PK-3 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
West Marion High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2 West Marion Street
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 736-6381
Gr: 7-12 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
West Marion Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2 West Marion Street
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 731-2076
Gr: 4-6 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
East Marion High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-3006
Gr: 7-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
East Marion Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-7290
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Marion Co Alt School
Alternative School
2 W Marion St., Building T
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-7290
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Marion Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
1140 Highway 13 South
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-6095
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Marion Co School District?
Marion Co School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,890 students.
What is the rank of Marion Co School District?
Marion Co School District is ranked #70 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion Co School District?
53% of Marion Co School District students are White, 42% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion Co School District?
Marion Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Marion Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,759 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,890 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in MS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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