East Marion High School vs West Marion High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Mississippi, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Marion High School
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–13
216 students
West Marion High School
Foxworth · Public high · Grades 9–13
347 students
| Measure | East Marion High School Columbia, Mississippi | West Marion High School Foxworth, Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 197 | #80 of 197 |
| National rank | #13158 of 16,910 | #10646 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 216 | 347 |
| Enrollment | 216 | 347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.6% | 99.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 51% |
| city | Columbia | Foxworth |
| state | Mississippi | Mississippi |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Marion High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 30.8).
- •West Marion High School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •West Marion High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •East Marion High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.6% vs 99.1%).
- •East Marion High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.0).
- •West Marion High School is the larger school with 347 students compared with 216.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East Marion High School better than West Marion High School?
On the Success Index (US), West Marion High School ranks higher (41.3 vs 30.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are East Marion High School and West Marion High School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Foxworth in Mississippi.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Marion High School: 216. West Marion High School: 347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Marion High School and West Marion High School rank in Mississippi?
East Marion High School is 121st of 197 and West Marion High School is 80th of 197 among high schools in Mississippi on the 2025 Success Index (US).