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Marion High

High School · Marion 10 · Marion, SC

A Marion 10 high school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1205 South Main Street, Marion, SC 29571

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2022)
  • 77.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change+0.26 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+23.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
College Readiness3.7Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate77%
AP Participation3.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$15,411
Chronic Absenteeism49.2%

Students at Marion High score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 10 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).

Show all 11 years
2012
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Marion High 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High6,255/100K

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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

$35,340

Median home value

$99,000

Median rent

$648/mo

College educated

17%

Homeownership

58.1%

Poverty rate

22%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29571; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
3.5% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pee Dee AcademyPrivate · tuition3.9privatePK–124.5 mi431Compare →
Mullins Marion Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–124.8 mi47Compare →
Mullins HighEnrollment path unverified7.59–12Not available568Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Marion 10

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#4 of 9
District spending per student
$15,411NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
42.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marion High is listed in Marion 10; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marion High

Marion High is a public high school in Marion, SC, part of Marion 10, serving approximately 597 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #642 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marion High

What grades does Marion High serve?

Marion High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Marion High?

Marion High has an enrollment of approximately 597 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion High?

The student-teacher ratio at Marion High is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marion High rank in SC?

Marion High ranks #642 of 1,176 schools in SC.

What is Marion High's MySchoolScout rating?

Marion High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marion High has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Is Marion High a charter school?

No, Marion High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Marion High a Title I school?

No, Marion High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marion High?

100.0% of students at Marion High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
597
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Marion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.2%
4-Year Graduation
77.0%
Area population (ZIP 29571)
13,788
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
42.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 29571; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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