64 public schools serving approximately 44,493 students, in a county of 400,078 residents.
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".
How many K-12 schools serve Marion County?
There are 64 public K-12 schools in Marion County, Florida, with a combined enrollment of about 44,493.
How many high schools are in Marion County?
Marion County, Florida has 15 public high schools, along with 10 middle schools and 35 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Marion County?
MARION is the largest school district in Marion County, serving approximately 44,493 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Marion County?
Marion County, Florida has a population of approximately 400,078, with a median age of 48. About 18.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Marion County?
Median household income in Marion County is $61,010, below the Florida average of $68,377. About 10.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Marion County?
Approximately 23.4% of adults 25 and older in Marion County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Marion County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 61.8% of students in Marion County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Florida county average of 55.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Marion County schools?
Across Marion County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 20.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Marion County?
Marion County residents are approximately 69% White, 17% Hispanic, 12% Black, 2% Asian, 13% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Marion County is owner-occupied?
Marion County has about 188,277 housing units, of which roughly 77.5% are owner-occupied.
