For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,368 students in Marion County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Marion County, MS are Columbia High School, West Marion High School and East Marion High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Marion County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbia High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Marion County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Columbia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1009 Broad Street
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-5334
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-5334
Grades: 9-12
| 469 students
Rank: #22.
West Marion High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 West Marion Street
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 736-6381
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 736-6381
Grades: 7-12
| 569 students
Rank: #33.
East Marion High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-3006
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-3006
Grades: 7-12
| 330 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marion Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1140 Highway 13 South
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-6095
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-6095
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
East Columbia High School (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
1730 Hwy 44
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-4591
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-4591
Grades: 2-12
| 10 students
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-7936
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-7936
Grades: 7-8
| 194 students
527 East Marion School Rd
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-1498
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 731-1498
Grades: 4-8
| n/a students
2 West Marion Street
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 736-5236
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 736-5236
Grades: 7-8
| 222 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Marion County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Marion County, MS include Columbia High School, West Marion High School and East Marion High School.
How many public high schools are located in Marion County?
4 public high schools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Marion County include: Columbia High School vs. East Marion High School, West Marion High School vs. East Marion High School, East Marion High School vs. West Marion High School
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