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Marion County

Tennessee · Public K-12

13 public schools serving approximately 4,142 students, in a county of 29,250 residents.

Schools
13
2 districts
Enrollment
4,142
NCES CCD
Median income
$61,824
Above Tennessee avg
Free/reduced lunch
-0.3%
Below Tennessee avg
Elementary
5
schools
Middle
2
schools
High
5
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Marion County
3,960 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
91%
Hispanic
3%
Black
3%
Asian
0%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
87%
Hispanic
0%
Black
5%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
17.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.1%
civilian labor
Median age
44
20.3% under 18

All schools (13)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Jasper Elementary SchoolJasperElementaryPK-04629·
South Pittsburg ElementarySouth PittsburgElementaryPK-06521·
Whitwell ElementaryWhitwellElementaryPK-04492·
Jasper Middle SchoolJasperMiddle05-08491·
Marion Co High SchoolJasperHigh09-12491·
South Pittsburg High SchoolSouth PittsburgHigh07-12425·
Whitwell High SchoolWhitwellHigh09-12343·
Whitwell Middle SchoolWhitwellMiddle05-08308·
Monteagle ElementaryMonteagleElementaryPK-08224·
Richard Hardy Memorial SchoolSouth PittsburgOtherPK-12182·
Marion Virtual High SchoolJasperHigh06-1231·
Marion Virtual Elementary SchoolJasperElementaryKG-055·
Central Prep AcademyJasperHigh10-120·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Marion County?
There are 13 public K-12 schools in Marion County, Tennessee, with a combined enrollment of about 4,142.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Marion County?
The county's public school system includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 5 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 3,960 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Marion County?
Marion County, Tennessee has a population of approximately 29,250, with a median age of 44. About 20.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Marion County?
Median household income in Marion County is $61,824, above the Tennessee average of $61,364. About 13.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Marion County?
Approximately 17.1% 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 -0.3% 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 Tennessee county average of -0.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Marion County schools?
Across Marion County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Marion County?
Marion County residents are approximately 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Black, 0% Asian, 5% 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 14,058 housing units, of which roughly 78.5% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data