Total enrollment
843
+6 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Marlin
Texas · Public K-12
Marlin runs 5 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with total enrollment around 843 (1 elementary and 1 high).
7-year change in Marlin
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
-1 (-25%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
3%
was 6%
% Hispanic
39%
was 32%
% Black
53%
was 59%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARLIN ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM | Combined | M-M | · |
| MARLIN EL | Elementary | PK-06 | 479 |
| MARLIN HIGH | High | 07-12 | 347 |
| MARLIN MIDDLE | Combined | M-M | · |
| MARLIN OPPORTUNITY CENTER | Combined | 03-12 | 17 |
About Marlin
Public education in Marlin, Texas runs across 5 schools that teaches roughly 843 students. By footprint, Marlin sits in the sparse bracket.
On the school-mix side, the city spans 1 elementary, 1 high, and 3 other.
Average school size in Marlin is around 169 students, 72% noticeably below the Texas average of about 606.
Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 843 students, stayed largely flat from the 837 reported in SY 2017-18. Marlin now counts 3 public schools, down from 4 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment grew from 32% to 39%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Marlin discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.