Marion County School District
School District · Buena Vista, Georgia
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,294
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Avg Rating
4.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
1,294
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
How this district compares
Georgia rank
#176 of 179
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.5
below Georgia avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,781
$347 vs Georgia median
District size
1,294 students
Smaller than Georgia median
STAAR proficiency rose +5.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Marion County schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Marion County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | L. K. Moss Elementary School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Marion County Middle/high School | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Marion County
Marion County is a Buena Vista, Georgia school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 1,294 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. District-level spending was $13,781 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.8/10, Marion County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is L. K. Moss Elementary School, which has a composite score of 4.9/10.
In standardized testing, Marion County students show an average math proficiency of 44.1% and ELA proficiency of 51.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Marion County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Marion County with test data.
Schools in Marion County
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Georgia
- City
- Buena Vista
- Total Enrollment
- 1,294
- Teachers (FTE)
- 79
- District spending per student
- $13,781NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 31.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Marion County?
Marion County has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Marion County?
The average composite rating for Marion County is 4.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Marion County?
Marion County's district-level spending was $13,781 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Marion County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Marion County is 16.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Marion County?
L. K. Moss Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Marion County with a composite score of 4.9/10.
What are the test scores in Marion County?
Across schools in Marion County with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 4.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 44.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.3%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Compare Marion County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Gwinnett County (140)
- Dekalb County (131)
- Cobb County (110)
- Fulton County (106)
- Atlanta Public Schools (87)
- Clayton County (67)
- Savannah-Chatham County (58)
- Muscogee County (53)
- Henry County (50)
- Richmond County (50)
- Forsyth County (42)
- Cherokee County (37)
- Hall County (37)
- Houston County (37)
- Bibb County (35)
- Douglas County (35)
- Paulding County (33)
- Columbia County (30)
- Coweta County (29)
- Department of Juvenile Justice (28)
- Carroll County (24)
- Fayette County (24)
- Dougherty County (22)
- Newton County (22)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Georgia 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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