Marion County School District
School District · Jasper, Tennessee
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
11
5 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,468
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
11
5 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,468
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
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.
Whitwell Elementary
Whitwell · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Whitwell Middle School
Whitwell · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jasper Elementary School
Jasper · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Tennessee rank
#125 of 134
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Tennessee avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,468
$943 vs Tennessee median
District size
3,996 students
Typical than Tennessee median
The short answer
Marion County ranks #125 of 134 Tennessee districts by overall school rating. Marion County's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Whitwell Elementary (7.2/10), Whitwell Middle School (6.5/10), and Jasper Elementary School (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Marion County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitwell Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Whitwell Middle School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Jasper Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Monteagle Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 5 | South Pittsburg Elementary | 5.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Marion Co High School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 7 | South Pittsburg High School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Whitwell High School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Jasper Middle School | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Marion County
Marion County is a Jasper, Tennessee school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 3,996 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The district invests $10,468 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Marion County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Whitwell Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Marion County students show an average math proficiency of 35.2% and ELA proficiency of 39.2%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
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
11 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Tennessee
- City
- Jasper
- Total Enrollment
- 3,996
- Teachers (FTE)
- 278
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Marion County?
Marion County has 11 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 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 5.4/10. 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 $10,468 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Marion County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Marion County is 14.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Marion County?
Whitwell Elementary is the highest-rated school in Marion County with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Marion County?
Across schools in Marion County with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Marion County compare to other districts in Tennessee?
Marion County has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Tennessee 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
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.2%
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- Greene County (18)
- Hawkins County (18)
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- Campbell County (16)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Tennessee 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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