Enrollment
347
High
DISTRICT 281 · STATE 796
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MARLIN ISD·NCES 482913003284
Marlin High
678 SUCCESS DR, MARLIN, TX 76661 · (254) 883-2394 · Falls County
GRADES 07–12HIGH32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL347 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.2:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
99%
342 students
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 67 | 19% |
| Grade 8 | 58 | 17% |
| Grade 9 | 69 | 20% |
| Grade 10 | 47 | 14% |
| Grade 11 | 55 | 16% |
| Grade 12 | 51 | 15% |
Student demographics
56%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within MARLIN ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
32.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +11.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
21.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +21.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 32 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 21 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 11 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 21 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 6.0% | 26.0% | 23.0% | 45.0% |
| Mathematics | 5.0% | 16.0% | 18.0% | 61.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 32.0% | 21.0% |
| 2024-25 | 26.0% | 24.0% |
| 2023-24 | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| 2022-23 | 6.0% | 25.0% |
| 2021-22 | 16.0% | 18.0% |
| 2020-21 | 21.0% | 0.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
23.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
31.6%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-8.0pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 24% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 32% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Marlin High
Marlin High's state test result (23.6% proficient) is higher than 0 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlin High this school | 347 | 98.6% | 23.6% |
| James Madison High School DALLAS | 349 | 97.1% | 35.7% |
| Wheatley High School HOUSTON | 537 | 96.5% | 38.2% |
| KIPP Oak Cliff Academy DALLAS | 340 | 93.2% | 29.5% |
| Kashmere High School HOUSTON | 655 | 96.9% | 37.0% |
| Dunbar High School FORT WORTH | 821 | 92.6% | 24.7% |
Matched among Texas high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Marlin High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Texas |
|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 23.6% | #1,377 of 1,385 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 21.0% | #1,299 of 1,425 ▼ 142 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 32.0% | #1,361 of 1,425 ▲ 19 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +11.0pp | #769 of 1,184 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 347 | #1,091 of 2,107 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.5:1 | #641 of 1,344 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 56.0% | #472 of 1,346 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 98.6% | #17 of 1,522 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +73.5% | #40 of 672 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
347
+128 (+58%) vs 2020
-26% since 1990-91, when it was 469
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
was 10.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 347 | 23.9 | 14.5:1 | 99% (342) |
| 2023-24 | 436 | 24.1 | 18.1:1 | 98% (426) |
| 2022-23 | 243 | 19 | 12.8:1 | 99% (241) |
| 2020-21 | 219 | 21 | 10.4:1 | 93% (204) |
| 2017-18 | 200 | 22 | 9.1:1 | 100% (200) |
| 2015-16 | 220 | 21 | 10.5:1 | 98% (215) |
| 2010-11 | 301 | 35 | 8.6:1 | 81% (244) |
| 2000-01 | 462 | 44 | 10.5:1 | 53% (247) |
| 1990-91 | 469 | 44 | 10.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Marlin High.
Since 2017-18: students up 74% (200 to 347); teachers up 9% (22 to 23.9).
About Marlin High
Marlin High is a small high school in MARLIN, Texas. The school has 347 students in 2024-25 across grades 7 through 12. High schools in Texas have about 796 students on average; enrollment here is 56% lower.
MARLIN ISD serves 843 students across 3 schools.
The share of Black students at Marlin High is 53%, a majority. The school is also 39% Hispanic, 4% White, and 3% multiracial. That is higher than the 19% Black share among all Falls County residents. A diversity index of 56% means there is a 56% chance two randomly chosen students at Marlin High are from different groups.
The school lists 23.9 full-time-equivalent teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. The ratio is within a point of the 15.1:1 average for high schools in Texas. A total of 342 students, or 99%, are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with the 79% average for public schools in Falls County, the school's rate is higher.
Compared with Texas schools that have similar shares of low-income students, Marlin High's results are 8.0 points below predicted: 23.6% against 31.6%.
In Falls County, home to about 17,291 people, the median household earns about $57,247 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 20% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 9%. Public schools in Falls County number 10, with about 2,358 students.
Marlin High's nearest public school is Marlin Opportunity Center (less than a tenth of a mile). There are 2 more public schools inside five miles. By average proficiency, Marlin High is 8th among 8 schools close by.
Locale data from NCES put Marlin High in a town some distance from an urbanized area (Town: Distant).
Enrollment records show 219 in 2020-21 and 347 in 2024-25. Because schools sometimes add or drop grades, the two numbers may not be directly comparable. The school's ratio increased from 10.4:1 to 14.5:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
The discussion board for Marlin High is open to topics like athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Falls County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
17,291
Census ACS
Median income
$57,247
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
2,358 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MARLIN ISD
- Marlin Elementary SchoolElementary · 479 students
- Marlin Opportunity CenterCombined · 17 students
- Marlin Middle SchoolCombined
Other schools in MARLIN
- Marlin Elementary SchoolElementary · 479 students
- Marlin Opportunity CenterCombined · 17 students
- Marlin Alternative Education ProgramCombined
- Marlin Middle SchoolCombined
Nearby schools
- Marlin Opportunity Center0.0 mi · 17
- Marlin Elementary School0.0 mi · 479
- Chilton School11.1 mi · 566
- Riesel School11.4 mi · 334
- Foster Elementary School11.7 mi · 355
- Rosebud-Lott Elementary School14.2 mi · 386
Frequently asked questions
About Marlin HighWhat is the total enrollment at Marlin High?
Marlin High enrolls approximately 347 students in grades 07-12.
Is Marlin High an elementary, middle, or high school?
Marlin High is a high school covering grades 07-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marlin High?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Marlin High is approximately 14.5:1 (24 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Marlin High?
At Marlin High, the student body is approximately 4% White, 39% Hispanic, 53% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is Marlin High in?
Marlin High is part of MARLIN ISD.
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