Marion School District
School District · Marion, Arkansas
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,956
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
4.6
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,956
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Evaluating Marion School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Marion School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
West Memphis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Marion High School
Marion · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School
Marion · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#230 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.7
below Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,956
$450 vs Arkansas median
District size
3,886 students
Much larger than Arkansas median
The short answer
Marion School District ranks #230 of 244 Arkansas districts by overall school rating. Marion School District's schools with real test data average 4.6/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School (6.1/10), Marion High School (5.6/10), and Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School (4.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Marion School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Marion High School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Marion Junior High School | 3.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School | 2.8 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Marion School District
Marion School District is a Marion, Arkansas school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 3,886 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. The district invests $11,956 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.6/10, Marion School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.
In standardized testing, Marion School District students show an average math proficiency of 33.9% and ELA proficiency of 37.7%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Marion School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Marion School District with test data.
Schools in Marion School District
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Marion
- Total Enrollment
- 3,886
- Teachers (FTE)
- 278
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Marion School District?
Marion School District has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Marion School District?
The average composite rating for Marion School District is 4.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Marion School District?
Marion School District spends $11,956 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Marion School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Marion School District is 14:1.
What is the top-rated school in Marion School District?
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School is the highest-rated school in Marion School District with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What are the test scores in Marion School District?
Across schools in Marion School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Marion School District compare to other districts in Arkansas?
Marion School District has an average school rating of 4.6/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Arkansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.7%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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