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Marion County


At a glance
32ndof 157 Kentucky districts▲ 31
Better than 79% of Kentucky districts
755 E Main St
Lebanon, KY 40033
·(270) 692-3721·All Kentucky district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 79.6% of districts
8
Schools
3,036
Students
Top rankedCalvary Elementary School78th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools
Biggest riser
Lebanon Middle School up 73 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Lebanon Elementary School 13.9 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
2★
1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Marion County school district in Kentucky serves students from 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 2 alternative schools. The district showcases a range of academic performance, with some standout schools like West Marion Elementary and Calvary Elementary consistently ranking among the top in the state, while others like Lebanon Elementary lag behind.

The data reveals that Marion County Middle School is a standout, ranking in the top 20% of Kentucky middle schools and earning a 4-star rating. The high school and alternative schools, Marion County High School and Hugh C. Spalding Academy, also have impressive 4-year graduation rates of 93.5%. However, chronic absenteeism remains a significant concern across all schools in the district, ranging from 25% to 26.5%, well above the state average.

The data also highlights the potential impact of socioeconomic factors, with several schools having high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a large population of economically disadvantaged students. This may be a contributing factor to the academic performance gaps observed between schools. By addressing these challenges and leveraging the successes of the standout schools, the Marion County district can work towards ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students.

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

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