Marion County Public Schools

Marion County, Mississippi

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

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

3,550

students

School Districts

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Marion County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Mississippi; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Marion County has 2 district entries. MARION CO SCHOOL DIST is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 7 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 3 listed communities. Columbia has the most listed schools, with 6 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 4 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Marion County

Reported Enrollment

3,550

11 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary4

Middle2

High4

Other1

2 School Districts in Marion County

MARION CO SCHOOL DIST

7 schools

1,904 students

COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT

4 schools

1,646 students

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 data

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Public schools in Marion County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
WEST MARION HIGH SCHOOL	Record	MARION CO SCHOOL DIST	Foxworth, 39483Rural: Fringe	7–12	High	569
COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL	Record	COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT	Columbia, 39429Town: Distant	9–12	High	469
COLUMBIA PRIMARY SCHOOL	Record	COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT	Columbia, 39429Town: Distant	PK–2	Primary	466
EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	MARION CO SCHOOL DIST	Columbia, 39429Rural: Fringe	PK–6	Primary	394
JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT	Columbia, 39429Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	373
WEST MARION PRIMARY SCHOOL	Record	MARION CO SCHOOL DIST	Foxworth, 39483Town: Distant	PK–3	Primary	352
COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT	Columbia, 39429Town: Distant	3–5	Primary	338
EAST MARION HIGH SCHOOL	Record	MARION CO SCHOOL DIST	Columbia, 39429Rural: Fringe	7–12	High	330
WEST MARION ELEMENTARY	Record	MARION CO SCHOOL DIST	Foxworth, 39483Rural: Fringe	4–6	Middle	259
MARION CO ALT SCHOOL	Record	MARION CO SCHOOL DIST	COLUMBIA, 39429Rural: Fringe	UG	Alternative	0
MARION CO VOC COMPLEX	Record	MARION CO SCHOOL DIST	COLUMBIA, 39429Rural: Fringe	9–12	Vocational	0

WEST MARION HIGH SCHOOL

MARION CO SCHOOL DIST

Foxworth, 39483 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–12High569 students

COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL

COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Columbia, 39429 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High469 students

COLUMBIA PRIMARY SCHOOL

COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Columbia, 39429 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary466 students

EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARION CO SCHOOL DIST

Columbia, 39429 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–6Primary394 students

JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Columbia, 39429 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle373 students

WEST MARION PRIMARY SCHOOL

MARION CO SCHOOL DIST

Foxworth, 39483 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–3Primary352 students

COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Columbia, 39429 / Town: Distant

Record3–5Primary338 students

EAST MARION HIGH SCHOOL

MARION CO SCHOOL DIST

Columbia, 39429 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–12High330 students

WEST MARION ELEMENTARY

MARION CO SCHOOL DIST

Foxworth, 39483 / Rural: Fringe

Record4–6Middle259 students

MARION CO ALT SCHOOL

MARION CO SCHOOL DIST

COLUMBIA, 39429 / Rural: Fringe

RecordUGAlternative0 students

MARION CO VOC COMPLEX

MARION CO SCHOOL DIST

COLUMBIA, 39429 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12Vocational0 students

Citeable records

Every public school record in Marion County

Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.

Directory records

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Primary schools

COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Record
Grades
3–5
Location
Columbia, 39429
Enrollment
338 students
Listed on this county directory
COLUMBIA PRIMARY SCHOOL
COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Record
Grades
PK–2
Location
Columbia, 39429
Enrollment
466 students
Listed on this county directory
EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MARION CO SCHOOL DIST
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Columbia, 39429
Enrollment
394 students
Listed on this county directory
WEST MARION PRIMARY SCHOOL
MARION CO SCHOOL DIST
Record
Grades
PK–3
Location
Foxworth, 39483
Enrollment
352 students
Listed on this county directory

Middle schools

JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Columbia, 39429
Enrollment
373 students
Listed on this county directory
WEST MARION ELEMENTARY
MARION CO SCHOOL DIST
Record
Grades
4–6
Location
Foxworth, 39483
Enrollment
259 students
Listed on this county directory

High schools

COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL
COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Columbia, 39429
Enrollment
469 students
Listed on this county directory
EAST MARION HIGH SCHOOL
MARION CO SCHOOL DIST
Record
Grades
7–12
Location
Columbia, 39429
Enrollment
330 students
Listed on this county directory
MARION CO VOC COMPLEX
MARION CO SCHOOL DIST
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
COLUMBIA, 39429
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
WEST MARION HIGH SCHOOL
MARION CO SCHOOL DIST
Record
Grades
7–12
Location
Foxworth, 39483
Enrollment
569 students
Listed on this county directory

Other schools

MARION CO ALT SCHOOL
MARION CO SCHOOL DIST
Record
Grades
UG
Location
COLUMBIA, 39429
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory

Marion County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Marion County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Mississippi. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Marion County public school directory?

The directory lists 11 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Marion County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Marion County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Marion County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.

How should I compare school districts in Marion County?

Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

← Back to Marion County Education OverviewCounty school score: 30/100

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.