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East Marion High School

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East Marion High School ranks 139 th of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

139^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 232 Mississippi High Schools

Better than 40% of Mississippi high schools

Summary

East Marion High School is a public high school located in Columbia, Mississippi, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 345 students. The school is part of the Marion County School District, which is ranked 68 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Marion High School has seen a relatively stable four-year graduation rate, ranging from 85% to 91.8% over the past few years, which is on par with the nearby West Marion High School (89.4%) but slightly lower than the state average. However, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 23.9% to 31.5% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average and the nearby West Marion High School (23.9%). Additionally, East Marion High School's test scores are generally below the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates lower than the state and district in Algebra I, English II, and U.S. History.

The high free and reduced lunch rate of 100% at East Marion High School suggests that the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which may contribute to the school's lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates. While East Marion High School shares some similarities with the nearby West Marion High School, it consistently underperforms West Marion High School in terms of test scores and statewide ranking. Addressing these issues through targeted interventions and support may be crucial for improving the school's overall outcomes and providing a better educational experience for its students.

216

Students ?

10.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,015

Per pupil spending ?

98.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429

(601) 736-3006

District: Marion County School District

Feeder schools for East Marion High School:

Elementary:

East Marion Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

80.1%

White:

17.6%

Two or more races:

1.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 42nd percentile in 2015 → 40th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Mississippi average (45% vs 66% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (32% vs 24% Mississippi)

!U.S. History1 scores 13 pts below the Mississippi average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school45%

District avg53%

Mississippi avg66%

139^th of 232

Mississippi public high schools ?

Bottom 40%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2High Schools in the Marion County School District

68^th of 130Marion County School District among Mississippi 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	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2024	41.9	158 of 264	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.3	148 of 243	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.0	146 of 257	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.0	167 of 257	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.9	160 of 264	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.2	169 of 252	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	44.9	152 of 272	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	42.2	153 of 260	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2015	45.8	137 of 266	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	45.0	150 of 264	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	59.2	118 of 269	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	53.9	128 of 270	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	43.6	169 of 264	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	12.2	224 of 247	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Mississippi percentile	Rating
2025	41.5	139 of 232	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.2	141 of 228	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.2	156 of 226	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.7	127 of 228	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	27.9	163 of 231	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	36.3	149 of 233	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.7	144 of 233	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	53.9	102 of 237	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	52.8	111 of 231	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	38.6	130 of 226	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	63.7	81 of 236	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	61.9	87 of 238	63.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	37.5	158 of 241	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	37.5	168 of 244	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	25.7	190 of 235	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	25.7	184 of 235	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	8.5	225 of 235	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	18.2	211 of 232	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	16.3	220 of 232	5.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2005	41.3	155 of 232	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2004	46.6	147 of 232	36.6%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Mississippi (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I71%+4 vs state

Biology70%+8 vs state

U.S. History157%-13 vs state

English II42%-7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAAP Algebra I (2025)	MAAP English II (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 Algebra I End of Course	MAAP English II End of Course	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)
Columbia High School	Public	9-12	1009 Broad Street	Columbia	39429	Marion County	Columbia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(601) 736-5334	484	35	13.7		229 (47.3%)	230 (47.5%)	12 (2.5%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.1%)	57.8	107^th of 232 public high schools	53.9%		41.3	138^th of 228 public high schools	39.5%	31	75.7	50.4	68.8	55.3	$12,971
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
Jefferson Davis County High School	Public	9-12	891 Bass Burkett Rd	Bassfield	39421	Jefferson Davis County	Jeff Davis County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 943-5391	368	31	11.8	99.2%	28 (7.6%)	281 (76.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (15.8%)								(n/a)					$15,104
Walthall County Career And Technical Center	Public	10-12	803 Ball Avenue	Tylertown	39667	Walthall County	Walthall County School District	No	No	No	No	(601) 222-1500	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about East Marion High School

What district is East Marion High School in?

Marion County School District

What schools feed into East Marion High School?

East Marion High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : East Marion Elementary School

How many students attend East Marion High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 216 students attended East Marion High School.

Is East Marion High School a good school?

East Marion High School ranks 139^th of 232 Mississippi high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of East Marion High School?

Students at East Marion High School are 80% African American, 18% White, 1% Two or more races.

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