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Marion County

Georgia · Public K-12

Marion County's school count of 2 reflects a public K-12 system serving about 1,293 students inside Georgia, around 17% of the county population. That works out to 1 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Marion County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,293
-115 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
48%
was 52%
% Hispanic
16%
was 13%
% Black
31%
was 33%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
2
1 districts
Enrollment
1,293
NCES CCD
Median income
$51,667
Below Georgia avg
Free/reduced lunch
98.5%
Above Georgia avg
Elementary
1
606 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
687 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Marion County Public Schools
1,293 students · 1 district 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
White
58%
Hispanic
8%
Black
27%
Asian
2%
Two or more
5%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
48%
Hispanic
16%
Black
31%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
15.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.8%
civilian labor
Median age
42
20.2% under 18

Test scores in Marion County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Georgia state average: 40.1%.

See all 2 schools in Marion County ranked by score →

All schools (2)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Marion County Middle/High SchoolBuena VistaHigh06-12687·
L. K. Moss Elementary SchoolBuena VistaElementaryPK-05606·

Cities in Marion County

Buena Vista2 schools

About Marion County

Marion County is a sparse county of about 7,509 residents in Georgia. Its public-school system educates approximately 1,293 students across 2 schools.

For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $51,667, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 16%. That income level is 18% lower than the Georgia median.

For a sense of the school types, Marion County spans 1 elementary school (606 students), and 1 high school (687).

Marion County Public Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,293 students across Marion County.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,293 students, declined 8% from the 1,408 reported in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 52% to 48%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Marion County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Marion County?
Marion County, Georgia has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,293 students.
How many high schools are in Marion County?
Marion County, Georgia has 1 public high school, serving approximately 687 students.
How many elementary schools are in Marion County?
Marion County, Georgia has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 606 students.
What is the largest school district in Marion County?
Marion County Public Schools is the largest school district in Marion County, serving approximately 1,293 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Marion County?
Marion County, Georgia has a population of approximately 7,509, with a median age of 42. About 20.2% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Marion County?
Median household income in Marion County is $51,667, below the Georgia average of $62,740. About 15.9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Marion County?
Approximately 17.7% 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 98.5% 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 Georgia county average of 82.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Marion County schools?
Across Marion County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Marion County?
Marion County residents are approximately 58% White, 8% Hispanic, 27% Black, 2% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data