For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,942 students in Marion, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Marion, IA are Marion High School and Linn-mar High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Marion have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Marion, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Linn-mar High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Marion, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marion High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
675 S 15th St
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9891
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-9891
Grades: 9-12
| 720 students
Rank: #22.
Linn-mar High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3111 N 10th St
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3040
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 447-3040
Grades: 9-12
| 2,222 students
Marion, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1400 10th Ave
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-0183
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 377-0183
Grades: PK-2
| 168 students
1400 10th Ave
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 373-9209
Marion, IA 52302
(319) 373-9209
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Marion, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Marion, IA include Marion High School and Linn-mar 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 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Marion are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Marion include: Marion High School vs. Linn-mar High School
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