Total enrollment
1,125
-102 (-8%) vs SY 2020-21
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.
4-year change in Marion County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Marion County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 39.9% | #155 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,125 | #193 of 196 | #2,677 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #189 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.8:1 | #35 of 196 | #482 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 73.2% | #31 of 196 | #657 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 58.7% | #64 of 192 | #641 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
9,737
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,125
students · 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
School enrollment
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 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- JEFFERSON EL· 47.0%
- JEFFERSON H S· 47.0%
- JEFFERSON J H· 44.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFERSON H S | Jefferson | High | 09-12 | 383 | · |
| JEFFERSON J H | Jefferson | Middle | 05-08 | 307 | · |
| JEFFERSON EL | Jefferson | Elementary | 01-04 | 286 | · |
| JEFFERSON PRI SCH | Jefferson | Elementary | PK-KG | 149 | · |
Cities in Marion County
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 8% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,227 students to 1,125.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data