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Marion High School

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataHighRegularGrades 9–12City: Small

Reported Enrollment

1,159

students

District

Marion CUSD 2

County Context Score

37/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

1501 S Carbon St, Marion, IL, 62959

School District

Marion CUSD 2

NCES Identifiers

School ID
172460002666
District ID
1724600

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

9–12

High · Regular

Enrollment

1,159 students

School Setting

City: Small

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

Marion High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

Williamson County has 25 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 7 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

Compare before choosing

What Marion High School tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Marion CUSD 2, Williamson County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • City: Small matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Marion High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Marion CUSD 2.

School scale

1,159 students

Marion High School reports 1,159 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 6 other high schools in Williamson County with enrollment data, 6 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 243 students.

County peer set

7 high schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 337 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

7 district schools

Marion CUSD 2 lists 5 primary, 1 middle, 1 high schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

5

Middle

1

High

1

Other

0

Nearby context inside Marion CUSD 2

Adams SchoolPK–8 · Primary · 260 studentsListed
Jefferson Elem SchoolPK–5 · Primary · 389 studentsListed
Lincoln Elem SchoolKG–5 · Primary · 487 studentsListed
Longfellow Elem SchoolKG–5 · Primary · 241 studentsListed
Washington Elem SchoolKG–5 · Primary · 487 studentsListed
Marion Jr High School6–8 · Middle · 726 studentsListed

Same-level peers to open next

SchoolGradesEnrollment
Herrin High School9–12686 students
Carterville High School9–12636 students
Johnston City High School9–12337 students
Crab Orchard High School9–12149 students

School Profile FAQ

Is Marion High School a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Marion CUSD 2.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Marion High School?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the Marion High School data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare Marion High School with nearby schools?

Marion High School should be compared with 7 high schools in Williamson County, plus other schools in Marion CUSD 2. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for Marion High School?

Before using Marion High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Marion CUSD 2.

Part of Marion CUSD 2

Marion High School is one of 7 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 3,749 students across 7 schools.

Open the district guide

Schools in District

7

Reported Enrollment

3,749

7 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • Adams SchoolPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
  • Jefferson Elem SchoolPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Lincoln Elem SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Longfellow Elem SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Marion Jr High School6–8 · MiddleListed only
  • Washington Elem SchoolKG–5 · PrimaryListed only

Similar Schools

Herrin High School

Grades 9–12
686 students
RegularListed only

Carterville High School

Grades 9–12
636 students
RegularListed only

Johnston City High School

Grades 9–12
337 students
RegularListed only

Crab Orchard High School

Grades 9–12
149 students
RegularListed only

Starquest Acad RSSP South

Grades 6–12
0 students
AlternativeListed only

Williamson County Schools

County Context Score

37/100

County-level composite across 25 public schools

Open county school list →

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.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor