Serving 597 students in grades 9-12, Marion High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 597 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50% in SC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Marion High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marion High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Marion High School is ranked #350 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Marion High School often compared to?
Marion High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mullins High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marion High School?
The graduation rate of Marion High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 84%.
How many students attend Marion High School?
597 students attend Marion High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Marion High School students are Black, 14% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marion High School?
Marion High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marion High School offer ?
Marion High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Marion High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 597 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
