Marion County Schools & Education
Marion County, Missouri
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
39/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
90.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,428
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,334
School Score
39/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 43/100
State Score Position
#74
of 115 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Marion County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 39/100, Marion County maintains a strong graduation rate of 90.4%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $6,428 per pupil, Marion County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 8% below the Missouri average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% 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
15 public schools and 3 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
39/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #74 of 115 Missouri counties with school score data.
Completion
90.4%
0.9 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,428
$94 above the state average
School coverage
15
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Marion County has 15 public schools across 3 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.
Dominant-district county
HANNIBAL 60 carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 15 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#74
of 115 Missouri counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.
HANNIBAL 60
Elementary to high school visible
3,406 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
PALMYRA R-I
Elementary to high school visible
1,156 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
MARION CO. R-II
Elementary and high visible
211 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
HANNIBAL 60 is the largest listed district slice, with 9 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?
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, Missouri
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 Broad Educational Network in the North
Marion County hosts 4,800 students across 15 public schools, including seven elementary schools and four high schools. Three districts manage this system, providing a robust mix of academic and special education services.
Hannibal 60 Anchors the County
The Hannibal 60 district is the largest, educating 3,406 students in nine separate schools. Like its neighbors, Marion County relies entirely on traditional public districts with no charter schools in the area.
The Feel of a Thriving School Town
Thirteen of the 15 schools are in town settings, giving the county a distinct community-hub atmosphere. Hannibal Sr. High is a major local landmark with 1,052 students, while the county average school size sits at 343.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Marion County
Reported Enrollment
4,800
15 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Marion County
HANNIBAL 60
GuidePALMYRA R-I
MARION CO. R-II
15 Public Schools in Marion County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HANNIBAL SR. HIGH | Profile | HANNIBAL 60 | HANNIBAL, 63401Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,052 |
| HANNIBAL MIDDLE | Record | HANNIBAL 60 | HANNIBAL, 63401Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 724 |
| PALMYRA ELEM. | Record | PALMYRA R-I | PALMYRA, 63461Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 437 |
| VETERANS ELEM. | Record | HANNIBAL 60 | HANNIBAL, 63401Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 429 |
| PALMYRA HIGH | Record | PALMYRA R-I | PALMYRA, 63461Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 379 |
| MARK TWAIN ELEM. | Record | HANNIBAL 60 | HANNIBAL, 63401Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 348 |
| PALMYRA MIDDLE | Record | PALMYRA R-I | PALMYRA, 63461Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 340 |
| OAKWOOD ELEM. | Record | HANNIBAL 60 | HANNIBAL, 63401Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 260 |
| A. D. STOWELL ELEM. | Record | HANNIBAL 60 | HANNIBAL, 63401Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 209 |
| EUGENE FIELD ELEM. | Record | HANNIBAL 60 | HANNIBAL, 63401Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 199 |
| EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER | Record | HANNIBAL 60 | Hannibal, 63401Town: Remote | PK | Other | 185 |
| MARION CO. ELEM. | Record | MARION CO. R-II | PHILADELPHIA, 63463Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 106 |
| MARION CO. HIGH | Record | MARION CO. R-II | PHILADELPHIA, 63463Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 105 |
| MISSISSIPPI VALLEY SCHOOL | Record | MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED | HANNIBAL, 63401Town: Remote | KG–12 | Special Education | 27 |
| HANNIBAL CAREER TECH. CTR. | Record | HANNIBAL 60 | HANNIBAL, 63401Town: Remote | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
HANNIBAL SR. HIGH
HANNIBAL 60
HANNIBAL, 63401 / Town: Remote
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY SCHOOL
MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
HANNIBAL, 63401 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,428
State avg $6,334
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Schools in Marion County, Missouri — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Marion County, Missouri?
Marion County hosts 4,800 students across 15 public schools, including seven elementary schools and four high schools. Three districts manage this system, providing a robust mix of academic and special education services.
What are the major school districts in Marion County, Missouri?
The Hannibal 60 district is the largest, educating 3,406 students in nine separate schools. Like its neighbors, Marion County relies entirely on traditional public districts with no charter schools in the area.
What is the school experience like in Marion County?
Thirteen of the 15 schools are in town settings, giving the county a distinct community-hub atmosphere. Hannibal Sr. High is a major local landmark with 1,052 students, while the county average school size sits at 343.
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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.