For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,549 students in Marion, AR.
The top ranked public high schools in Marion, AR are Marion Junior High School and Marion High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion, AR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arkansas public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Marion have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public high schools.
Marion, AR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Arkansas average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marion High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Arkansas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Marion, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marion Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Carter Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5140
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5140
Grades: 8-9
| 645 students
Rank: #22.
Marion High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Patriot Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5130
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5130
Grades: 10-12
| 904 students
Marion, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 L H Polk Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5180
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5180
Grades: 4-5
| 628 students
10 Patriot Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5173
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5173
Grades: 6-7
| 584 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Marion, AR?
The top ranked public high schools in Marion, AR include Marion Junior High School and Marion High School.
How many public high schools are located in Marion?
2 public high schools are located in Marion.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion?
Marion public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public high schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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