Marion County Public Schools
Marion County, Mississippi
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
11
public schools
Total Enrollment
3,550
students
School Districts
2
districts
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.
Marion County has 2 district entries. MARION CO SCHOOL DIST is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 7 schools.
School records are spread across 3 listed communities. Columbia has the most listed schools, with 6 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 4 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
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
11
in Marion County
Reported Enrollment
3,550
11 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Marion County
MARION CO SCHOOL DIST
COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST MARION HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | MARION CO SCHOOL DIST | Foxworth, 39483Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 569 |
| COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT | Columbia, 39429Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 469 |
| COLUMBIA PRIMARY SCHOOL | Listed only | COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT | Columbia, 39429Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 466 |
| EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | MARION CO SCHOOL DIST | Columbia, 39429Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 394 |
| JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT | Columbia, 39429Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 373 |
| WEST MARION PRIMARY SCHOOL | Listed only | MARION CO SCHOOL DIST | Foxworth, 39483Town: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 352 |
| COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Listed only | COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT | Columbia, 39429Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 338 |
| EAST MARION HIGH SCHOOL | Listed only | MARION CO SCHOOL DIST | Columbia, 39429Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 330 |
| WEST MARION ELEMENTARY | Listed only | MARION CO SCHOOL DIST | Foxworth, 39483Rural: Fringe | 4–6 | Middle | 259 |
| MARION CO ALT SCHOOL | Listed only | MARION CO SCHOOL DIST | COLUMBIA, 39429Rural: Fringe | UG | Alternative | 0 |
| MARION CO VOC COMPLEX | Listed only | MARION CO SCHOOL DIST | COLUMBIA, 39429Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
WEST MARION HIGH SCHOOL
MARION CO SCHOOL DIST
Foxworth, 39483 / Rural: Fringe
COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL
COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Columbia, 39429 / Town: Distant
COLUMBIA PRIMARY SCHOOL
COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Columbia, 39429 / Town: Distant
EAST MARION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MARION CO SCHOOL DIST
Columbia, 39429 / Rural: Fringe
JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Columbia, 39429 / Town: Distant
WEST MARION PRIMARY SCHOOL
MARION CO SCHOOL DIST
Foxworth, 39483 / Town: Distant
COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
COLUMBIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Columbia, 39429 / Town: Distant
EAST MARION HIGH SCHOOL
MARION CO SCHOOL DIST
Columbia, 39429 / Rural: Fringe
WEST MARION ELEMENTARY
MARION CO SCHOOL DIST
Foxworth, 39483 / Rural: Fringe
MARION CO ALT SCHOOL
MARION CO SCHOOL DIST
COLUMBIA, 39429 / Rural: Fringe
MARION CO VOC COMPLEX
MARION CO SCHOOL DIST
COLUMBIA, 39429 / Rural: Fringe
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.
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.