For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,252 students in Marion County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Marion County School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Marion County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.45
# American Indian Students
1 Student
862 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
17 Students
13,098 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
270 Students
58,078 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
186 Students
70,606 Students
% Black Students
6%
11%
# White Students
2,585 Students
481,429 Students
% White Students
80%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
1,127 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
178 Students
33,842 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
122
25,767
# Students in K Grade:
217
48,378
# Students in 1st Grade:
253
50,889
# Students in 2nd Grade:
238
46,851
# Students in 3rd Grade:
207
47,459
# Students in 4th Grade:
226
47,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
219
44,331
# Students in 6th Grade:
219
47,414
# Students in 7th Grade:
220
48,139
# Students in 8th Grade:
289
50,605
# Students in 9th Grade:
278
55,683
# Students in 10th Grade:
296
53,146
# Students in 11th Grade:
249
47,369
# Students in 12th Grade:
214
44,657
# Ungraded Students:
5
642
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,476 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,599 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Marion County School District?
Marion County School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,252 students.
What is the rank of Marion County School District?
Marion County School District is ranked #109 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County School District?
80% of Marion County School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion County School District?
Marion County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Marion County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,599 is less than the state median of $13,943. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 8 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,252 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 30% in KY)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
