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Marion County School District


At a glance
68thof 130 Mississippi districts
Better than 47% of Mississippi districts
1010 Hwy 13 N
Columbia, MS 39429
·(601) 736-7193·All Mississippi district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 47.7% of districts
8
Schools
1,794
Students
Top rankedWest Marion Primary School98th of 383 Mississippi elementary schools
Biggest riser
West Marion High School up 9 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
East Marion High School 10.4 students per teacher
Newly ranked this year
West Marion Primary School
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.

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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.

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