Total enrollment
3,036
-247 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
Marion County
Kentucky · Public K-12
Marion County runs 9 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with an average school size of about 337 students. By level, that breaks down as 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Marion County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
77%
was 84%
% Hispanic
9%
was 5%
% Black
6%
was 7%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
9
2 districts
Enrollment
3,036
NCES CCD
Median income
$59,627
Above Kentucky avg
Free/reduced lunch
58.7%
Below Kentucky avg
Elementary
4
1,373 students
Middle
2
620 students
High
2
879 students
Combined / other
1
164 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Marion County Public Schools
3,036 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
School enrollment
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
Test scores in Marion County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Kentucky state average: 48.4%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- West Marion Elementary School· 65.7%
- Calvary Elementary School· 57.7%
- Marion County Middle School· 55.7%
- Glasscock Elementary School· 55.3%
- Lebanon Middle School· 51.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Marion County High School· 45.0%
- Lebanon Elementary School· 47.7%
- Lebanon Middle School· 51.0%
- Glasscock Elementary School· 55.3%
- Marion County Middle School· 55.7%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County High School | Lebanon | High | 09-12 | 879 | · |
| Glasscock Elementary School | Lebanon | Elementary | PK-05 | 432 | · |
| West Marion Elementary School | Loretto | Elementary | PK-05 | 400 | · |
| Lebanon Middle School | Lebanon | Middle | 06-08 | 330 | · |
| Lebanon Elementary School | Lebanon | Elementary | PK-05 | 305 | · |
| Marion County Middle School | Lebanon | Middle | 06-08 | 290 | · |
| Calvary Elementary School | Lebanon | Elementary | PK-05 | 236 | · |
| Hugh C. Spalding Academy | Lebanon | Combined | KG-12 | 164 | · |
| Marion County Area Technology Center | Lebanon | High | 08-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Marion County
About Marion County
Marion County is a small Kentucky county of about 19,749 residents, home to 9 public schools and roughly 3,036 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $59,627 a year, about 15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 13%. That income level is 5% higher than the Kentucky median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Marion County spans 4 elementary schools (1,373 students), 2 middle schools (620), 2 high schools (879), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Marion County is Marion County Public Schools, which alone enrolls about 3,036 students.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Marion County has declined 8% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,283 students to 3,036. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 84% to 77% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Marion County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
Marion County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data