Marion County Schools & Education
Marion County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
83.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
83.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,358
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
44/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#85
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Marion County
Measured School Summary
Marion County has midrange measured school signals (score: 44/100) with a graduation rate of 83.6%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Marion County spends $8,358 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 27% below the Kansas average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 5.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% 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
11 public schools and 5 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
44/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #85 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
83.6%
5.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,358
$651 below the state average
School coverage
11
5 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 11 public schools across 5 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
#85
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 17 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% 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.
Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh
Elementary and high visible
640 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Centre
Other grade structure
536 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Marion-Florence
Elementary to high school visible
513 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Goessel
Elementary and high visible
294 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Marion-Florence is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Marion County, Kansas
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.
A Rural Network of Local Schools
Marion County operates a widespread education network consisting of 11 public schools across five districts. This infrastructure supports 2,211 students with a mix of four elementary schools, one middle school, and four high schools. Two specialized programs round out the county's diverse educational offerings.
Small Districts and Online Options
The Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh district leads the county with 640 students, followed by Marion-Florence with 513 students across three schools. No charter schools operate in the county, though the Kansas Online Learning Program serves as the largest single entity with 338 students. Smaller districts like Goessel maintain a local focus with just 294 total students.
Quiet Campuses and Rural Settings
Education here is overwhelmingly rural, with nine schools in rural locales and only two in town settings. The average school size is compact at 201 students, creating an intimate learning environment. While the Kansas Online Learning Program is the largest at 338 students, local options like Centre serve as few as 198 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Marion County
Reported Enrollment
2,211
11 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Marion County
Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh
Centre
Marion-Florence
Goessel
Peabody-Burns
11 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 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas Online Learning Program | Record | Centre | Lost Springs, 66859Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Virtual | 338 |
| Hillsboro Middle/High School | Record | Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh | Hillsboro, 67063Town: Remote | 6–12 | High | 327 |
| Hillsboro Elem | Record | Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh | Hillsboro, 67063Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 313 |
| Marion Elem | Record | Marion-Florence | Marion, 66861Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 244 |
| Centre | Record | Centre | Lost Springs, 66859Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 198 |
| Goessel High | Record | Goessel | Goessel, 67053Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 160 |
| Marion High | Record | Marion-Florence | Marion, 66861Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 142 |
| Goessel Elem | Record | Goessel | Goessel, 67053Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 134 |
| Marion Middle | Record | Marion-Florence | Marion, 66861Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 127 |
| Peabody-Burns Elementary | Record | Peabody-Burns | Peabody, 66866Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 117 |
| Peabody-Burns Jr/Sr High School | Record | Peabody-Burns | Peabody, 66866Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 111 |
Kansas Online Learning Program
Centre
Lost Springs, 66859 / Rural: Remote
Hillsboro Middle/High School
Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh
Hillsboro, 67063 / Town: Remote
Peabody-Burns Jr/Sr High School
Peabody-Burns
Peabody, 66866 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,358
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Marion County, Kansas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Marion County, Kansas?
Marion County operates a widespread education network consisting of 11 public schools across five districts. This infrastructure supports 2,211 students with a mix of four elementary schools, one middle school, and four high schools. Two specialized programs round out the county's diverse educational offerings.
What are the major school districts in Marion County, Kansas?
The Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh district leads the county with 640 students, followed by Marion-Florence with 513 students across three schools. No charter schools operate in the county, though the Kansas Online Learning Program serves as the largest single entity with 338 students. Smaller districts like Goessel maintain a local focus with just 294 total students.
What is the school experience like in Marion County?
Education here is overwhelmingly rural, with nine schools in rural locales and only two in town settings. The average school size is compact at 201 students, creating an intimate learning environment. While the Kansas Online Learning Program is the largest at 338 students, local options like Centre serve as few as 198 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.