Total enrollment
1,874
-137 (-7%) vs SY 2020-21
Marion County
Arkansas · Public K-12
Of the public K-12 schools operating across Arkansas, 8 sit inside Marion County, collectively enrolling roughly 1,874 students (3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high).
4-year change in Marion County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
+1 (+17%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Marion County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Arkansas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 39.0% | #15 of 66 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,874 | #55 of 68 | #2,275 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #46 of 68 | N/A |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 99.4% | #6 of 68 | #70 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 11.7% | #61 of 66 | #2,478 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Marion County school rankings
Residents
17,228
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
8
3 districts
Enrollment
1,874
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$48,619
Below Arkansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
99.4%
Above Arkansas avg
Elementary
3
807 students
Middle
2
509 students
High
2
558 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
YELLVILLE SUMMIT SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,041 students · 3 districts in Marion County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Marion County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
14.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.9%
civilian labor
Median age
52
18.6% under 18
Test scores in Marion County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Arkansas state average: 34.9%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- FLIPPIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 42.8%
- FLIPPIN MIDDLE SCHOOL· 38.3%
- YELLVILLE-SUMMIT MIDDLE SCHOOL· 35.8%
- YELLVILLE-SUMMIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 35.6%
- FLIPPIN HIGH SCHOOL· 32.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- YELLVILLE-SUMMIT HIGH SCHOOL· 31.0%
- FLIPPIN HIGH SCHOOL· 32.0%
- YELLVILLE-SUMMIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 35.6%
- YELLVILLE-SUMMIT MIDDLE SCHOOL· 35.8%
- FLIPPIN MIDDLE SCHOOL· 38.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YELLVILLE-SUMMIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Yellville | Elementary | PK-04 | 442 | · |
| FLIPPIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Flippin | Elementary | PK-04 | 337 | · |
| YELLVILLE-SUMMIT HIGH SCHOOL | Yellville | High | 09-12 | 312 | · |
| YELLVILLE-SUMMIT MIDDLE SCHOOL | Yellville | Middle | 05-08 | 287 | · |
| FLIPPIN HIGH SCHOOL | Flippin | High | 09-12 | 246 | · |
| FLIPPIN MIDDLE SCHOOL | Flippin | Middle | 05-08 | 222 | · |
| BRUNO-PYATT ELEMENTARY | Western Grove | Elementary | KG-06 | 28 | · |
| BRUNO-PYATT K-12 SCHOOL | Everton | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Marion County
About Marion County
In Arkansas, Marion County is a compact county of about 17,228 residents. 8 public schools across the county hosts about 1,874 students between them.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $48,619, 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 7% below the Arkansas median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Marion County consists of 3 elementary schools (807 students), 2 middle schools (509), 2 high schools (558), and 1 combined or other schools.
YELLVILLE SUMMIT SCHOOL DISTRICT dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,041 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,874 students, fell 7% from the 2,011 reported in SY 2020-21. The school count climbed from 6 to 7 across the same 4-year window.
On this page, the community for Marion County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data