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Marion County Middle/High School

Q: Is Marion County Middle/High School a good school?

Marion County Middle/High School ranks 305 th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-12

305^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 452 Georgia High Schools

Better than 33% of Georgia high schools

Summary

Marion County Middle/High School is a public school serving grades 6-12 in Buena Vista, Georgia, with 695 students. The school is part of the Marion County School District, which is ranked 152 out of 206 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's four-year graduation rate has been relatively stable, ranging from 84.4% to 87.1% over the past few years, slightly below the state average. However, the school's performance on the Georgia Milestones assessments is generally below the state average across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 21.8% in Algebra I to 43.8% in 8th grade Social Studies, compared to the state averages of 44.9% and 38.8%, respectively. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.06% to 82.47% over the past few years, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to the nearby Schley Middle High School and Chattahoochee County High School, Marion County Middle/High School performs significantly worse on standardized tests, particularly in core subjects like Algebra I, Biology, and US History. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has generally trended downward over the past several years, from a high of 169 out of 428 Georgia high schools in 2017-2018 to a low of 324 out of 410 in 2020-2021, suggesting that its performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state.

687

Students ?

15.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,172

Per pupil spending ?

97.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1 Eagle Dr
Buena Vista, GA 31803

(229) 649-7520

District: Marion County

Feeder schools for Marion County Middle/High School:

Elementary:

L. K. Moss Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

47.6%

African American:

32.2%

Hispanic:

16.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 44th percentile in 2015 → 33rd in 2025

Strengths

✓91% graduate in 4 years — above the Georgia average (87%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (30% vs 41% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2015

!Algebra I scores 23 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school30%

District avg30%

Georgia avg41%

Middle school

336^th of 584

Georgia public middle schools ?

Bottom 42%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

305^th of 452

Georgia public high schools ?

Bottom 33%▼ down 11 pts since 2015

From bottom 44% (2015) to bottom 33% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

152^nd of 206Marion County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	40.5	336 of 584	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.9	349 of 588	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.4	273 of 577	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.1	309 of 567	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.6	292 of 542	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	29.8	399 of 559	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	38.1	339 of 543	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	40.4	320 of 539	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	36.0	356 of 545	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2015	43.4	298 of 537	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	58.6	249 of 521	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	56.0	263 of 527	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	55.4	261 of 508	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	52.8	272 of 504	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	41.8	329 of 494	33.4%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2025	29.2	305 of 452	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.4	282 of 458	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	24.5	320 of 442	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	35.4	250 of 429	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	21.6	324 of 410	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	30.3	297 of 438	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.2	169 of 428	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	32.2	256 of 420	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	29.4	285 of 426	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	37.4	245 of 435	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	46.5	233 of 425	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	60.2	134 of 425	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	50.9	193 of 396	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	49.4	228 of 402	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	51.1	193 of 384	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	69.7	90 of 372	75.8%	★★★★☆
2008	56.5	159 of 370	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	49.5	187 of 358	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2006	34.3	249 of 335	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2024-2025) ?

Social Studies44%+5 vs state

American Literature and Composition31%-9 vs state

United States History31%-8 vs state

English Language Arts29%-11 vs state

Mathematics29%-12 vs state

Science28%~ state avg

Biology27%-17 vs state

Algebra I22%-23 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition (2025)	Milestones Assessment Algebra I (2025)	Milestones Assessment Biology (2025)	Milestones Assessment United States History (2025)	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2025)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2025)			Milestones Assessment Science (2025)	Milestones Assessment Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment American Literature and Composition End of Course	Milestones Assessment Algebra I End of Course	Milestones Assessment Biology End of Course	Milestones Assessment United States History End of Course	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 8th Grade	Milestones Assessment Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marion County Middle/High School	Public	6-12	1 Eagle Dr	Buena Vista	31803	Marion County	Marion County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 649-7520	687	44	15.5	97.2%	327 (47.6%)	221 (32.2%)	111 (16.2%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.8%)	29.2	305^th of 452 public high schools	32.5%		32.4	282^nd of 458 public high schools	38.4%	23	31.3	21.8	27.4	31.0	31.4	22.2	34.3	33.7	29.3	25.7	27.6	43.8	$12,172	$450	$11,722
Chattahoochee County High School	Public	9-12	360 Ga Highway 26	Cusseta	31805	Chattahoochee County	Chattahoochee County	No	No	No	No	(706) 989-3678	464	31	15.1	58.6%	201 (43.3%)	126 (27.2%)	93 (20.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	37 (8.0%)	37.2	252^nd of 452 public high schools	44.2%		49	195^th of 458 public high schools	57.4%	57	29.5	41.9	37.5	29.1									$13,947	$471	$13,476
Schley Middle High School	Public	6-12	2131 US Highway 19 S	Ellaville	31806	Schley County	Schley County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 937-0560	649	46	14.1	45.1%	472 (72.7%)	93 (14.3%)	47 (7.2%)	12 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.7%)	74.3	70^th of 452 public high schools	84.5%		74.7	71^st of 458 public high schools	84.5%	1	37.4	70.8	68.8	82.4	63.6	42.7	48.4	39.0	57.3	62.6	54.9	67.0	$12,114	$463	$11,651

Frequently Asked Questions about Marion County Middle/High School

How many students attend Marion County Middle/High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 687 students attended Marion County Middle/High School.

What is the racial makeup of Marion County Middle/High School?

Students at Marion County Middle/High School are 48% White, 32% African American, 16% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Marion County Middle/High School in?

Marion County

What schools feed into Marion County Middle/High School?

Marion County Middle/High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : L. K. Moss Elementary School

Is Marion County Middle/High School a good school?

Marion County Middle/High School ranks 305^th of 452 Georgia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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