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Marion County

Kentucky · Public K-12

9 public schools serving approximately 3,252 students, in a county of 19,749 residents.

Schools
9
2 districts
Enrollment
3,252
NCES CCD
Median income
$59,627
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
61.3%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
4
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Marion County
3,252 students · 2 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
White
88%
Hispanic
4%
Black
8%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
79%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
6%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.2%
civilian labor
Median age
40
23.8% under 18

All schools (9)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Marion County High SchoolLebanonHigh10-12665·
Marion County Knight AcademyLebanonSecondary08-09541·
Glasscock Elementary SchoolLebanonElementaryPK-05477·
Marion County Middle SchoolLebanonMiddle06-07431·
West Marion Elementary SchoolLorettoElementaryPK-05410·
Lebanon Elementary SchoolLebanonElementaryPK-05359·
Calvary Elementary SchoolLebanonElementaryPK-05236·
Hugh C. Spalding AcademyLebanonOtherKG-12133·
Marion County Area Technology CenterLebanonHigh08-120·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Marion County?
Marion County, Kentucky has 9 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,252 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Marion County?
The county's public school system includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Marion County?
Marion County is the largest school district in Marion County, serving approximately 3,252 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Marion County?
Marion County, Kentucky has a population of approximately 19,749, with a median age of 40. About 23.8% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Marion County?
Median household income in Marion County is $59,627, above the Kentucky average of $56,863. About 13.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Marion County?
Approximately 15.1% 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 61.3% of students in Marion County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Kentucky county average of 61.5%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Marion County schools?
Across Marion County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 20.9 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Marion County?
Marion County residents are approximately 88% White, 4% Hispanic, 8% Black, 1% Asian, 3% 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 8,477 housing units, of which roughly 77.7% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data