Schools in Marion, North Carolina (2025)
12 schools · 4,876 students · 12 public · median Enrollment 333.
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Ranked schools in Marion
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and North Carolina.
- 157McDowell Early CollegeMarion · Public High72% Math proficiency · 241 students
- 243McDowell High SchoolMarion · Public High52% Math proficiency · 1,379 students
- 338North Cove Elementary SchoolMarion · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 230 students
- 438Marion Elementary SchoolMarion · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 333 students
- 536Foothills Community SchoolMarion · Public Middle32% Math proficiency · 200 students
- 635Pleasant Gardens Elementary SchoolMarion · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 289 students
- 734West McDowell Middle SchoolMarion · Public Middle40% Math proficiency · 550 students
- 833Glenwood Elementary SchoolMarion · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 435 students
- 930East McDowell Middle SchoolMarion · Public Middle30% Math proficiency · 392 students
- 1028West Marion Elementary SchoolMarion · Public Elementary28% Math proficiency · 390 students
- 1124Eastfield Global Magnet SchoolMarion · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 279 students
- 1218McDowell Academy for InnovationMarion · Public High24.5% Math proficiency · 158 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McDowell Early College Marion · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 57.1 Top 50% | 72% Math proficiency | 241 |
| 2 | McDowell High School Marion · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 42.8 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 1,379 |
| 3 | North Cove Elementary School Marion · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 37.6 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 230 |
| 4 | Marion Elementary School Marion · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 37.5 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 333 |
| 5 | Foothills Community School Marion · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 35.7 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 200 |
| 6 | Pleasant Gardens Elementary School Marion · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 34.7 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 289 |
| 7 | West McDowell Middle School Marion · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 34.3 Lower 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 550 |
| 8 | Glenwood Elementary School Marion · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 33.0 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 435 |
| 9 | East McDowell Middle School Marion · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 29.5 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 392 |
| 10 | West Marion Elementary School Marion · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 28.1 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 390 |
| 11 | Eastfield Global Magnet School Marion · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.5 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 279 |
| 12 | McDowell Academy for Innovation Marion · High · Grades 9–13 | Public | 18.3 Lower 50% | 24.5% Math proficiency | 158 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Marion?
McDowell Early College is the highest-ranked school in Marion with a Success Index (US) of 57.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States).
How many schools are in Marion?
Marion has 12 schools (3 high, 6 elementary, 3 middle) educating 4,876 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Marion?
The median Enrollment across schools in Marion is 333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.