Marion County Schools & Education
Marion County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
82.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
82.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,386
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#95
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Marion County
Measured School Summary
Marion County has midrange measured school signals (score: 43/100) with a graduation rate of 82.3%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Marion County spends $8,386 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 32% below the Illinois average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Marion County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
27 public schools and 14 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
43/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #95 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
82.3%
6.5 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,386
$864 below the state average
School coverage
27
14 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Marion County has 27 public schools across 14 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Marion County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Marion County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#95
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 20 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 89% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Salem SD 111
Elementary and middle visible
928 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Centralia HSD 200
High school only in this slice
863 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Centralia SD 135
Elementary and middle visible
827 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Salem CHSD 600
High school only in this slice
732 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Clintn/Jeffrsn/Marin/Washngtn ROE is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Marion County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Marion County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Marion County, Illinois
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Local Education Across 27 Public Schools
Marion County operates 27 public schools serving a total enrollment of 5,779 students. The infrastructure is spread across 14 districts and includes 11 elementary, 5 middle, and 7 high schools.
Centralia and Salem Drive Local Enrollment
Centralia SD 135 is a major provider with 1,089 students across four schools, while Salem SD 111 manages key middle and primary centers. The county relies entirely on traditional public schools, with no charter schools in operation.
An Intimate, Small-Town Academic Environment
Education here has a personal feel, as 15 schools are located in towns and 12 in rural areas. Schools average just 263 students, with Centralia High School being the largest at 863 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
27
in Marion County
Reported Enrollment
5,779
24 schools reporting
School Districts
14
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
14 School Districts in Marion County
Centralia SD 135
Salem SD 111
Centralia HSD 200
Salem CHSD 600
Sandoval CUSD 501
Central City SD 133
Odin PSD 722
Selmaville CCSD 10
Patoka CUSD 100
Iuka CCSD 7
27 Public Schools in Marion County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 27 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centralia High School | Record | Centralia HSD 200 | Centralia, 62801Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 863 |
| Salem Community High School | Record | Salem CHSD 600 | Salem, 62881Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 732 |
| Centralia Jr High School | Record | Centralia SD 135 | Centralia, 62801Town: Remote | 4–8 | Middle | 604 |
| Franklin Park Middle School | Record | Salem SD 111 | Salem, 62881Town: Remote | 4–8 | Middle | 529 |
| Hawthorn Elem School | Record | Salem SD 111 | Salem, 62881Town: Remote | KG–3 | Primary | 399 |
| Central City Elem School | Record | Central City SD 133 | Centralia, 62801Town: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 323 |
| South Central Elementary-Kinmundy | Record | South Central CUD 401 | Kinmundy, 62854Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 279 |
| Selmaville Elem School | Record | Selmaville CCSD 10 | Salem, 62881Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 239 |
| Iuka Comm Cons School | Record | Iuka CCSD 7 | Iuka, 62849Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 231 |
| Raccoon Cons Elem School | Record | Raccoon Cons SD 1 | Centralia, 62801Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 225 |
| Jordan Elem School | Record | Centralia SD 135 | Centralia, 62801Town: Remote | 2–3 | Primary | 221 |
| Sandoval Elem School | Record | Sandoval CUSD 501 | Sandoval, 62882Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 203 |
| Odin Attendance Center K-8 | Record | Odin PSD 722 | Odin, 62870Town: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 178 |
| South Central Middle School | Record | South Central CUD 401 | Kinmundy, 62854Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 144 |
| Sandoval Sr High School | Record | Sandoval CUSD 501 | Sandoval, 62882Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 119 |
| Patoka Elem School | Record | Patoka CUSD 100 | Patoka, 62875Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 114 |
| Sandoval Jr High School | Record | Sandoval CUSD 501 | Sandoval, 62882Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 98 |
| Kell Grade School | Record | Kell Cons SD 2 | Kell, 62853Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 83 |
| Odin Attendance Center 9-12 | Record | Odin PSD 722 | Odin, 62870Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 74 |
| Patoka Sr High School | Record | Patoka CUSD 100 | Patoka, 62875Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 71 |
Central City Elem School
Central City SD 133
Centralia, 62801 / Town: Remote
South Central Elementary-Kinmundy
South Central CUD 401
Kinmundy, 62854 / Rural: Remote
Raccoon Cons Elem School
Raccoon Cons SD 1
Centralia, 62801 / Rural: Distant
South Central Middle School
South Central CUD 401
Kinmundy, 62854 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,386
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Marion County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Marion County, Illinois?
Marion County operates 27 public schools serving a total enrollment of 5,779 students. The infrastructure is spread across 14 districts and includes 11 elementary, 5 middle, and 7 high schools.
What are the major school districts in Marion County, Illinois?
Centralia SD 135 is a major provider with 1,089 students across four schools, while Salem SD 111 manages key middle and primary centers. The county relies entirely on traditional public schools, with no charter schools in operation.
What is the school experience like in Marion County?
Education here has a personal feel, as 15 schools are located in towns and 12 in rural areas. Schools average just 263 students, with Centralia High School being the largest at 863 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.