Marion County School District

Summary:

The Marion County School District in Mississippi operates 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. The district serves a diverse student population, with all schools reporting 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Among the standout schools in the district, West Marion Primary School ranks 98 out of 383 Mississippi elementary schools and has a 4-star rating. It boasts strong test scores, with over 50% of 3rd and 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, East Marion Elementary School lags behind, often with less than 50% of students proficient in core subjects. The district's only middle school, West Marion Elementary, also shows lower proficiency rates compared to the elementary and high schools.

At the high school level, West Marion High School stands out, ranking 102 out of 232 Mississippi high schools and earning a 3-star rating. It has impressive test scores, with over 75% proficient or better in Algebra I and Biology, and a high 4-year graduation rate of 89.4%. In contrast, East Marion High School does not perform as well, highlighting the significant disparities in academic achievement across the Marion County School District.

District Detail

1010 Hwy 13 N
Columbia, MS 39429

(601) 736-7193

SchoolDigger Rank:
68^th of 130 Mississippi districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-13
Students: 1,794

Primary Schools: 2
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 3
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP English Language Arts (2025)			MAAP Mathematics (2025)			MAAP Algebra I (2025)	MAAP English II (2025)	MAAP Science (2025)	MAAP Biology (2025)	MAAP U.S. History1 (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	MAAP Science 5th Grade	MAAP Biology End of Course	MAAP U.S. History1 End of Course	Total
East Marion High School	Public	9-12	527 East Marion School Road	Columbia	39429	Marion County	Marion County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 736-3006	216	21	10.4	98.6%	38 (17.6%)	173 (80.1%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	41.5	139^th of 232 public high schools	40.1%		40.2	141^st of 228 public high schools	38.2%	2							71.4	42.2		69.5	56.6	$20,015
Marion County Vocational Complex	Public	9-12	1140 Highway 13 South	Columbia	39429	Marion County	Marion County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 736-6095	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
West Marion Middle School	Public	5-8	2 West Marion Street	Foxworth	39483	Marion County	Marion County School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 731-2076	355	22	15.9	99.2%	245 (69.0%)	85 (23.9%)	9 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.5%)								(n/a)
West Marion Primary School	Public	PK, KG-4	20 Cedar Street	Foxworth	39483	Marion County	Marion County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 736-3713	435	22	19.7	99.3%	311 (71.5%)	91 (20.9%)	14 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.1%)	72.5	98^th of 383 public elementary schools	74.4%					(n/a)	56.8	56.0		86.4	58.7							$11,385
East Marion Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	527 East Marion School Road	Columbia	39429	Marion County	Marion County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 736-7290	298	17	17.8	99.0%	82 (27.5%)	190 (63.8%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (7.7%)	27.5	288^th of 383 public elementary schools	24.8%		32.4	268^th of 390 public elementary schools	31.3%	20	24.2	41.3	44.2	33.9	60.9	21.0			48.9			$12,929
East Marion Middle School	Public	6-8	527 East Marion School Road	Columbia	39429	Marion County	Marion County School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(601) 731-7936	143	9	15.1	97.9%	37 (25.9%)	96 (67.1%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.3%)								(n/a)
West Marion High School	Public	9-12	2 West Marion Street	Foxworth	39483	Marion County	Marion County School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 736-6381	347	30	11.6	99.1%	220 (63.4%)	110 (31.7%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	59.9	102^nd of 232 public high schools	56.0%		53.1	111^th of 228 public high schools	51.3%	9							76.5	50.6		79.8	60.0	$15,430
Marion County Alt School	Public		2 W Marion St.	Columbia	39429	Marion County	Marion County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 736-7290	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Columbia School District	2.22 mi	4	49^th
Walthall County School District	14.41 mi	6
Lamar County School District	16.61 mi	17	24^th
Jeff Davis County School District	19.46 mi	5
Lawrence County School District	23.22 mi	6	75^th

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.