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#1704 of 2,268 schools in GA
Marion County Middle/high School
High School · Marion County · Buena Vista, GA
A high school in Buena Vista, GA where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 Eagle Dr, Buena Vista, GA 31803
- Math 33% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Marion County Middle/high School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marion County Middle/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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average415/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,646
Median home value
$120,200
Median rent
$724/mo
College educated
12.6%
Homeownership
67.6%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 31803; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Marion County
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,781NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marion County Middle/high School is listed in Marion County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marion County Middle/high School
Marion County Middle/high School is a public high school in Buena Vista, GA, part of Marion County, serving approximately 695 students in grades 6th-12th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,704 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marion County Middle/high School
What grades does Marion County Middle/high School serve?
Marion County Middle/high School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Marion County Middle/high School?
Marion County Middle/high School has an enrollment of approximately 695 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion County Middle/high School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion County Middle/high School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marion County Middle/high School rank in GA?
Marion County Middle/high School ranks #1,704 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Marion County Middle/high School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marion County Middle/high School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 County Middle/high School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marion County Middle/high School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Marion County Middle/high School a charter school?
No, Marion County Middle/high School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marion County Middle/high School a Title I school?
No, Marion County Middle/high School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marion County Middle/high School?
69.1% of students at Marion County Middle/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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 695
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (229) 649-7520
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 31803)
- 4,550
- Area average commute
- 32.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. 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 31803; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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