For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 596 students in Marion, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Marion, VA is Marion Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion, VA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Marion have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public high schools.
Marion, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marion Senior High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Marion, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion Senior High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
848 Stage St
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-4731
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-4731
Gr: 9-12 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Southwestern Va Mental Health Institute
Special Education School
340 Bagley Circle
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-1222
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-1222
Gr: 6-12
Marion, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Marion Correctional Treatment Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
110 Wright St
Marion, VA 24354
(540) 783-7154
Marion, VA 24354
(540) 783-7154
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Marion, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Marion, VA include Marion Senior 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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