Marion County Schools & Education
Marion County, Kentucky
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
71/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
96.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 93.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,370
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,894
School Score
71/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 57/100
State Score Position
#16
of 120 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Marion County
Measured School Summary
Marion County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 71/100 and a graduation rate of 96.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,370 per pupil, Marion County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 24% above the Kentucky average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% higher 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
9 public schools and 1 district 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
71/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #16 of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data.
Completion
96.0%
2.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,370
$476 above the state average
School coverage
9
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Marion County has 9 public schools across 1 district, 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.
Dominant-district county
Marion County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 8 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#16
of 120 Kentucky counties with school score data. The county score is 14 points above 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.
Marion County
Elementary to high school visible
3,252 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Marion County is the largest listed district slice, with 8 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?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
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, Kentucky
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.
Comprehensive Schooling in the Heart of Kentucky
Marion County features nine public schools including four elementary, one middle, and two high schools, alongside two specialized campuses. This single-district system serves 3,252 students across a mix of rural and town settings.
A Unified Vision for Marion Students
The Marion County school district manages all public education for the area's 3,252 students. There are zero charter schools, and the district includes one alternative school to support diverse student needs.
A Blend of Small-Town and Rural Life
While eight of the nine schools are rural, the Marion County Knight Academy and Marion County High School anchor the central student body. Enrollment ranges from 665 students at the high school to approximately 407 students on average per campus.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Marion County
Reported Enrollment
3,252
9 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Marion County
Marion County
9 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 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County High School | Record | Marion County | Lebanon, 40033Rural: Fringe | 10–12 | High | 665 |
| Marion County Knight Academy | Record | Marion County | Lebanon, 40033Rural: Fringe | 8–9 | Other | 541 |
| Glasscock Elementary School | Record | Marion County | Lebanon, 40033Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 477 |
| Marion County Middle School | Record | Marion County | Lebanon, 40033Rural: Distant | 6–7 | Middle | 431 |
| West Marion Elementary School | Record | Marion County | Loretto, 40037Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 410 |
| Lebanon Elementary School | Record | Marion County | Lebanon, 40033Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 359 |
| Calvary Elementary School | Record | Marion County | Lebanon, 40033Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 236 |
| Hugh C. Spalding Academy | Record | Marion County | Lebanon, 40033Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Alternative | 133 |
| Marion County Area Technology Center | Record | Kentucky Tech System | Lebanon, 40033Rural: Fringe | 8–12 | Vocational | 0 |
West Marion Elementary School
Marion County
Loretto, 40037 / Rural: Distant
Hugh C. Spalding Academy
Marion County
Lebanon, 40033 / Rural: Fringe
Marion County Area Technology Center
Kentucky Tech System
Lebanon, 40033 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,370
State avg $6,894
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Schools in Marion County, Kentucky — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Marion County, Kentucky?
Marion County features nine public schools including four elementary, one middle, and two high schools, alongside two specialized campuses. This single-district system serves 3,252 students across a mix of rural and town settings.
What are the major school districts in Marion County, Kentucky?
The Marion County school district manages all public education for the area's 3,252 students. There are zero charter schools, and the district includes one alternative school to support diverse student needs.
What is the school experience like in Marion County?
While eight of the nine schools are rural, the Marion County Knight Academy and Marion County High School anchor the central student body. Enrollment ranges from 665 students at the high school to approximately 407 students on average per campus.
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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.