Marion County Schools & Education
Marion County, Texas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,709
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,498
School Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 56/100
State Score Position
#94
of 253 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Marion County
Measured School Summary
Marion County performs at an average level with a school score of 62/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,709 per pupil, Marion County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 11% above the Texas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% 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
4 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
62/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #94 of 253 Texas counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
0.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,709
$211 above the state average
School coverage
4
1 district 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 4 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.
Small-system county
Marion County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#94
of 253 Texas counties with school score data. The county score is 6 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.
JEFFERSON ISD
Elementary to high school visible
1,132 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
JEFFERSON ISD is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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, Texas
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.
Streamlined Education in Marion County
Marion County operates a simplified educational system with four public schools, all managed by a single district. This network serves 1,132 total students across two elementary campuses, one middle school, and one high school.
Consistent Performance and Solid Investment
With a graduation rate of 92.0%, the county slightly exceeds the Texas state average of 91.6%. Investment stands at $7,709 per pupil, which is higher than the state average of $7,498 though below the national $13,000 average.
Unified Under Jefferson ISD
Jefferson ISD is the sole provider for the county, educating all 1,132 students across its four campuses. There are no charter school options currently available in this rural district.
Intimate Rural Learning Environments
Education here is entirely rural, with all four schools serving a small-town atmosphere and an average enrollment of 283 students. Jefferson High School is the largest campus with 380 students, while Jefferson Primary School offers an intimate setting with just 144 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Marion County
Reported Enrollment
1,132
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Marion County
JEFFERSON ISD
4 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFERSON H S | Record | JEFFERSON ISD | JEFFERSON, 75657Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 380 |
| JEFFERSON J H | Record | JEFFERSON ISD | JEFFERSON, 75657Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 333 |
| JEFFERSON EL | Record | JEFFERSON ISD | JEFFERSON, 75657Rural: Distant | 1–4 | Primary | 275 |
| JEFFERSON PRI SCH | Record | JEFFERSON ISD | JEFFERSON, 75657Rural: Distant | PK–KG | Primary | 144 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,709
State avg $7,498
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Schools in Marion County, Texas — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Marion County, Texas?
Marion County operates a simplified educational system with four public schools, all managed by a single district. This network serves 1,132 total students across two elementary campuses, one middle school, and one high school.
How do schools in Marion County perform academically?
With a graduation rate of 92.0%, the county slightly exceeds the Texas state average of 91.6%. Investment stands at $7,709 per pupil, which is higher than the state average of $7,498 though below the national $13,000 average.
What are the major school districts in Marion County, Texas?
Jefferson ISD is the sole provider for the county, educating all 1,132 students across its four campuses. There are no charter school options currently available in this rural district.
What is the school experience like in Marion County?
Education here is entirely rural, with all four schools serving a small-town atmosphere and an average enrollment of 283 students. Jefferson High School is the largest campus with 380 students, while Jefferson Primary School offers an intimate setting with just 144 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.