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Marion County

Texas · Public K-12

Marion County, Texas's 4 public schools span elementary through high school (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high). Total enrollment is roughly 1,125 students.

7-year change in Marion County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,125
-147 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
56%
was 55%
% Hispanic
7%
was 6%
% Black
30%
was 35%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,125
NCES CCD
Median income
$49,672
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
73.2%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
2
435 students
Middle
1
307 students
High
1
383 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
JEFFERSON ISD
1,125 students · 1 district 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
70%
Hispanic
5%
Black
22%
Asian
0%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
56%
Hispanic
7%
Black
30%
Asian
1%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
15.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.7%
civilian labor
Median age
51
16.9% under 18

Test scores in Marion County

Latest 2023-24 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Texas state average: 52.7%.

Top 3 schools (ELA)
  1. JEFFERSON H S· 51.0%
  2. JEFFERSON EL· 44.0%
  3. JEFFERSON J H· 41.0%

See all 3 schools in Marion County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
JEFFERSON H SJeffersonHigh09-12383·
JEFFERSON J HJeffersonMiddle05-08307·
JEFFERSON ELJeffersonElementary01-04286·
JEFFERSON PRI SCHJeffersonElementaryPK-KG149·

Cities in Marion County

Jefferson4 schools

About Marion County

Across the sparse Texas county of Marion County of about 9,737 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 1,125 students.

Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $49,672, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 11%. That income level is 25% noticeably below the Texas median.

In terms of grade levels, Marion County covers 2 elementary schools (435 students), 1 middle school (307), and 1 high school (383).

The largest single district in Marion County is JEFFERSON ISD, which alone enrolls about 1,125 students.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Marion County has shrank 12% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,272 students to 1,125. The Black share of public-school enrollment declined from 35% to 30%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Marion County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Marion County?
Marion County, Texas has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,125 students.
How many high schools are in Marion County?
Marion County, Texas has 1 public high school, serving approximately 383 students.
How many middle schools are in Marion County?
Marion County, Texas has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 307 students.
How many elementary schools are in Marion County?
Marion County, Texas has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 435 students.
What is the largest school district in Marion County?
JEFFERSON ISD is the largest school district in Marion County, serving approximately 1,125 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Marion County?
Marion County, Texas has a population of approximately 9,737, with a median age of 51. About 16.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Marion County?
Median household income in Marion County is $49,672, below the Texas average of $66,482. About 11.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Marion County?
Approximately 15.6% 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 73.2% of students in Marion County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Texas county average of 61.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Marion County schools?
Across Marion County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.0 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data