27 public schools serving approximately 12,292 students, in a county of 65,020 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 public schools are in Marion County?
Marion County, Ohio has 27 public K-12 schools serving approximately 12,292 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Marion County?
The county's public school system includes 11 elementary, 4 middle, 7 high, 4 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Marion County?
Marion City is the largest school district in Marion County, serving approximately 4,223 students. The county contains 9 school districts overall.
What is the population of Marion County?
Marion County, Ohio has a population of approximately 65,020, with a median age of 40. About 21.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Marion County?
Median household income in Marion County is $59,371, below the Ohio average of $69,789. About 11.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Marion County?
Approximately 14.7% 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 16.6% 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 Ohio county average of 27.9%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Marion County schools?
Across Marion County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 25.1 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Marion County?
Marion County residents are approximately 87% White, 3% Hispanic, 5% Black, 1% Asian, 6% 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 27,358 housing units, of which roughly 67.5% are owner-occupied.
