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Schools in Marion · Crittenden County School District

Marion’s public schools outscore 84% of Kentucky districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Marion, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Math proficiency in Marion’s districts is 43%, above the Kentucky average (38%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Kentucky, not nationally.

#40of 139 Kentucky townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Kentucky state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
49%
▲ 4 pts vs KY 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
43%
▲ 5 pts vs KY 38%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 4–9 pts vs KY 91%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.2K
▼ 10% vs KY $14.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.8
KY 15.4 · smaller classes
Schools in town
3
1,272 students on the public path
In brief

Marion’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 49% and math 43% in spring 2022, against 45% and 38% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 91%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,219 per student, against $14,752 across Kentucky (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Crittenden County Middle School, then Crittenden County High School. Enrollment is down 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Marion’s grade

A− Test scoresB+ Graduation

A−: better than 84% of Kentucky school districts, #40 of 139 Kentucky towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Kentucky average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Kentucky school districts we grade (172)Better than 84%
Lower resultsHigher results
Kentucky towns with similar household incomes (145)Better than 88%
B+A+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 729 test results and a graduating class of 95 could put Marion anywhere from B+ to A+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Marion’s students in the tested grades sat them (729 in math, 729 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Marion, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–5Crittenden County Elementary SchoolCrittenden County School DistrictA−
6–8Crittenden County Middle SchoolCrittenden County School DistrictB−
9–12Crittenden County High SchoolCrittenden County School DistrictC+

Marion’s public schools are run by Crittenden County School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Crittenden County School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 3 schools · 1,272 students, down 7% since 2020–21 · 14.8 per teacher (KY 15.4)
$13,219KY $14,752 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading49%
State average 44.7% · 729 students tested
Math43%
State average 37.8% · 729 students tested

Marion vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Kentucky towns that share Marion’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
MarionA−Crittenden County

Every school in Marion

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Kentucky’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Marionby address
Crittenden County Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–5
A−
614 students14:1Rate it →
Crittenden County Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
B−
277 students14:1Rate it →
Crittenden County High School
High · Grades 9–12
C+
381 students17:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Pathway Academy High School).

Questions about Marion’s schools

Are Marion’s schools good?

By Kentucky’s own tests, yes: the public schools Marion children attend outscore 84% of Kentucky’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #40 of 139 Kentucky towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 88%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Marion in?

Crittenden County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,272 students in 3 schools (2024–25).

Where do Marion kids go to high school?

Crittenden County High School, with 381 students; its own test results earn a C+.

What is Marion’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Crittenden County School District graduated in four years, against 91% across Kentucky.

How much does Marion spend per student?

$13,219 in Crittenden County School District (FY2024), against $14,752 across Kentucky. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Kentucky. Stars are from neighbors.