Top Rankings
Marion School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,886 students in Marion School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Marion School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AR)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,110 Schools
# Students
3,886 Students
485,111 Students
# Teachers
278 Teachers
38,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marion School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 257 school districts in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#187 out of 258 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Graduation Rate
94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
15%
% Black
57%
19%
% White
29%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,798 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,169 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$6,371 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,798
$13,132
Spending / Student
$13,169
$13,043
Best Marion School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
235 Military Rd
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5120
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5120
Grades: K-6
| 666 students
Rank: #22.
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 L H Polk
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5180
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5180
Grades: K-6
| 659 students
Rank: #33.
Marion Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Carter Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5140
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5140
Grades: 8-9
| 645 students
Rank: #44.
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Crestmere
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
Grades: K-6
| 717 students
Rank: #55.
Marion High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Patriot Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5130
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5130
Grades: 10-12
| 904 students
Rank: n/an/a
10 Patriot Drive
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5173
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5173
Grades: 7
| 295 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion School District?
Marion School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,886 students.
What is the rank of Marion School District?
Marion School District is ranked #189 out of 257 school districts in Arkansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Arkansas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marion School District?
57% of Marion School District students are Black, 29% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion School District?
Marion School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What is Marion School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,169 is higher than the state median of $13,043. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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