Marion County School District
School District · Lebanon, Kentucky
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,343
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,343
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Evaluating Marion County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Marion County 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 County Middle School
Lebanon · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Marion Elementary School
Loretto · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Calvary Elementary School
Lebanon · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kentucky rank
#93 of 157
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Kentucky avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,343
$643 vs Kentucky median
District size
3,129 students
Larger than Kentucky median
The short answer
Marion County ranks #93 of 157 Kentucky districts by overall school rating. Marion County's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Marion County Middle School (8.2/10), West Marion Elementary School (7.9/10), and Calvary Elementary School (6.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 63% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Marion County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Marion County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marion County Middle School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | West Marion Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Calvary Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Marion County High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Glasscock Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Lebanon Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Lebanon Middle School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Hugh C. Spalding Academy | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Marion County
Marion County is a Lebanon, Kentucky school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,129 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1. The district invests $13,343 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Marion County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Marion County Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Marion County students show an average math proficiency of 48.8% and ELA proficiency of 53.1%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle 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
8 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Kentucky
- City
- Lebanon
- Total Enrollment
- 3,129
- Teachers (FTE)
- 189
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Marion County?
Marion County has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, 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 6.1/10. 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 $13,343 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Marion County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Marion County is 16.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Marion County?
Marion County Middle School is the highest-rated school in Marion County with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Marion County?
Across schools in Marion County with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Marion County compare to other districts in Kentucky?
Marion County has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.1%
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Compare Marion County with neighboring districts in the state.
- Jefferson County (171)
- Fayette County (79)
- Kentucky Tech System (55)
- Warren County (34)
- Boone County (28)
- Hardin County (27)
- Bullitt County (25)
- Daviess County (24)
- Kenton County (22)
- Madison County (22)
- Oldham County (22)
- Pike County (20)
- Christian County (19)
- Laurel County (19)
- Hopkins County (18)
- Scott County (17)
- Franklin County (16)
- Knox County (15)
- Floyd County (14)
- Jessamine County (14)
- Mccracken County (14)
- Pulaski County (14)
- Shelby County (14)
- Henderson County (13)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky 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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