Marion City School District
School District · Marion, Ohio
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,626
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
5.0
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,626
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Evaluating Marion City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Marion City 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.
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School
Marion · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
George Washington Elementary School
Marion · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School
Marion · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#587 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,626
+$969 vs Ohio median
District size
4,143 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Marion City ranks #587 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Marion City's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Benjamin Harrison Elementary School (6.6/10), George Washington Elementary School (6.1/10), and Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Marion City
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 | Benjamin Harrison Elementary School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | George Washington Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 4 | James A. Garfield Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Harding High School | 4.5 / 10 |
| 6 | William Mckinley Elementary School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Ulysses S. Grant Middle School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 8 | William H. Taft Elementary School | 4.1 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Marion City
Marion City is a Marion, Ohio school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 4,143 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. The district invests $15,626 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.0/10, Marion City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Benjamin Harrison Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Marion City students show an average math proficiency of 45.3% and ELA proficiency of 51.4%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Marion City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Marion City with test data.
Schools in Marion City
8 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Marion
- Total Enrollment
- 4,143
- Teachers (FTE)
- 285
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Marion City?
Marion City has 8 schools in total — 6 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 City?
The average composite rating for Marion City is 5.0/10. 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 City?
Marion City spends $15,626 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Marion City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Marion City is 14.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Marion City?
Benjamin Harrison Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Marion City with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Marion City?
Across schools in Marion City with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Marion City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Marion City has an average school rating of 5.0/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio 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
- 5.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.4%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio 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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