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Marion County

Kentucky · Public School District
8
Schools
3,252
Students
$14,666
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
61.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+9pp vs nat'l
95.3%
Graduation Rate
+8.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Marion County is a public school district in Kentucky serving 3,252 students across 8 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,666 is near the national average for a US public school district. 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Calvary Elementary SchoolPK–05236
Glasscock Elementary SchoolPK–05477
Lebanon Elementary SchoolPK–05359
West Marion Elementary SchoolPK–05410
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Marion County Middle School06–07431
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Marion County High School10–12665
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hugh C. Spalding AcademyKG–12133
Marion County Knight Academy08–09541
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,666Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
53%
29%
State
52.9%
Local (property tax)
29.4%
Federal
17.7%

Funding is shared between state (53%) and local sources (29%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
3,252
Students
61%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.3%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateKentucky →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.3% graduation rate — 8.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Marion County?
Marion County has 8 public schools, serving a total of 3,252 students.
What is the graduation rate for Marion County?
The graduation rate is 95.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Marion County spend per student?
Marion County spends $14,666 per pupil — 2% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Marion County?
61% of students in Marion County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Marion County?
No, Marion County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Marion County serve?
Marion County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Marion County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Marion County is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.