Summary:
The 39483 zip code area is served by 3 schools in the Marion County School District, including 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. While the West Marion Primary School stands out as a high-performing elementary school, the district's middle school, West Marion Elementary, has more mixed results. The West Marion High School performs well, ranking in the top half of Mississippi high schools.
The elementary school, West Marion Primary, is a standout, ranking 98 out of 383 Mississippi elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students outperform the district and state averages on 3rd and 4th grade ELA and math exams. In contrast, the middle school, West Marion Elementary, has students underperforming on ELA and math assessments compared to district and state averages.
All three schools face significant challenges, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch and high chronic absenteeism rates around 24%. While the high school and primary school show some bright spots, the overall performance of these schools, as reflected in their 2-3 star ratings from SchoolDigger, suggests there is room for improvement in the district's educational outcomes.
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