Elgin High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Marion, Ohio 43302 · Elgin Local
#514 of 802 high schools in Ohio
#7980 of 16,910 nationally
About Elgin High School
Elgin High School is a public high located in Marion, in the Elgin Local school district of Ohio, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 275 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 514th of 802 ranked high schools in Ohio. Its strongest component is math proficiency (60th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 275.
There are 17 schools in Marion; Elgin High School ranks 9th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)63.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Elgin High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Elgin High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Elgin Middle School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
257 students · 0 m away
Elgin Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades K–5
490 students · 0 m away
James A. Garfield Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students · 7.6 km away
William McKinley Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
444 students · 7.9 km away
Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
230 students · 8.7 km away
Buckeye Community School - Marion
Marion · Charter high · Grades 9–12
824 students · 9.5 km away
Ulysses S. Grant Middle School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 6–8
917 students · 11 km away
Ridgedale Elementary School
Morral · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students · 11 km away
Pleasant High School
Marion · Public high · Grades 9–12
347 students · 11 km away
Pleasant Middle School
Marion · Public middle · Grades 5–8
438 students · 11 km away
Similar schools
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274 students
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276 students
Grand Valley High School
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273 students
Columbia High School
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273 students
Tinora High School
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272 students
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elgin High School a good school?
Elgin High School has a Success Index (US) of 51.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #514 of 802 in Ohio. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Elgin High School rank in Ohio?
Elgin High School ranks #514 of 802 high schools in Ohio and #7980 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Elgin High School?
Elgin High School had 275 students in 2025.
Is Elgin High School a elementary school or a high school?
Elgin High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Elgin High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Elgin High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.