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5.3 avg / 10

Marion County School District

School District · Buena Vista, Georgia

Students: 1,294
Teachers (FTE): 79

Avg Rating

5.3

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,781

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.4:1

How this district compares

Georgia rank

#156 of 179

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.0

below Georgia avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,781

$347 vs Georgia median

District size

1,294 students

Smaller than Georgia median

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. The district invests $13,781 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.3/10, 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 5.8/10.

In standardized testing, Marion County students show an average math proficiency of 26.7% and ELA proficiency of 31.9%.

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

Math Proficiency 26.7%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 31.9%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Marion County with test data.

Schools in Marion County

2 schools

District Details

State
Georgia
City
Buena Vista
Total Enrollment
1,294
Teachers (FTE)
79
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data 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 5.3/10. 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 County?

Marion County spends $13,781 per student per year.

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 5.8/10.

What are the test scores in Marion County?

Across schools in Marion County with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.3/10
Math Proficiency
26.7%
ELA Proficiency
31.9%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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