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#699 of 1,036 schools in AR
Marion High School
High School · Marion School District · Marion, AR
A high school in Marion, AR where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 PATRIOT DR, Marion, AR 72364
- Math 1% vs AR 11% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs AR 34% (2025)
- 94.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Marion High School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 13% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marion High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Memphis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,871/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marion), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,118
Median home value
$206,400
Median rent
$1,025/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72364; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Memphis Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 157 | Compare → |
| The Academies of West Memphis Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | 10–12 | 3.3 mi | 944 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Marion School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,956NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marion High School is listed in MARION SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marion High School
Marion High School is a public high school in Marion, AR, part of Marion School District, serving approximately 904 students in grades 10th-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #699 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marion High School
What grades does Marion High School serve?
Marion High School serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Marion High School?
Marion High School has an enrollment of approximately 904 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion High School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marion High School rank in AR?
Marion High School ranks #699 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Marion High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marion High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Marion High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marion High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Marion High School a charter school?
No, Marion High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marion High School a Title I school?
No, Marion High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marion High School?
80.8% of students at Marion High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 904
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 88
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Crittenden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (870) 739-5130
- 4-Year Graduation
- 94.0%
- Area population (ZIP 72364)
- 16,434
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72364; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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