For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,274 students in Marion, SC (there are , serving 7 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Marion, SC are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Marion, SC are Marion High School, Creek Bridge Stem Academy and Marion Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Marion have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best 九游体育s in Marion, SC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marion High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1205 South Main Street
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-2571
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-2571
Grades: 9-12
| 597 students
Rank: #22.
Creek Bridge Stem Academy
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6641 South Highway 41
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 362-3500
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 362-3500
Grades: PK-8
| 345 students
Rank: #33.
Marion Intermediate
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2320 North Highway 41-a
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-8345
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-8345
Grades: 3-5
| 418 students
Rank: #44.
Johnakin Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Gurley Street
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-8360
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-8360
Grades: 6-8
| 461 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 East Northside Avenue
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-8335
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-8335
Grades: PK-2
| 453 students
Marion, South Carolina 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6641 South Highway 41
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 362-3500
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 362-3500
Grades: 6-12
| 282 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Marion, SC?
The top ranked public schools in Marion, SC include Marion High School, Creek Bridge Stem Academy and Marion Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in Marion?
5 public schools are located in Marion.
What percentage of students in Marion go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Marion are educated in public schools (compared to the SC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marion?
Marion public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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