Very Good
#495 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 27% in state
Marion Senior High
High School · Smyth County Public Schools · Marion, VA
A Smyth County Public Schools high school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
848 Stage ST, Marion, VA 24354
- Math 90% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 82% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Marion Senior High score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 86% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (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 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.3%
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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Where Marion Senior 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,690/100K
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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
$42,076
Median home value
$142,100
Median rent
$686/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24354; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Smyth County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilhowie HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 400 | Compare → |
| Northwood HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 230 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Smyth County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #9 of 13
- District spending per student
- $15,196NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Marion Senior High is listed in Smyth County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marion Senior High
Marion Senior High is a public high school in Marion, VA, part of Smyth County Public Schools, serving approximately 596 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #495 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marion Senior High
What grades does Marion Senior High serve?
Marion Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Marion Senior High?
Marion Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 596 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion Senior High is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marion Senior High rank in VA?
Marion Senior High ranks #495 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Marion Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Marion Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marion Senior High has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Marion Senior High a charter school?
No, Marion Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marion Senior High a Title I school?
No, Marion Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marion Senior High?
99.3% of students at Marion Senior 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
- 596
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Smyth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (276) 783-4731
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 24354)
- 12,984
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 48.4
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 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 24354; 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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