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Best Marion 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,169 students in Marion, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Marion, AR are Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School, Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School and Marion Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Marion have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Marion, AR (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
235 Military Rd
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5120
Gr: K-6 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 L H Polk
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5180
Gr: K-6 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Marion Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 Carter Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5140
Gr: 8-9 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Marion High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Patriot Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5130
Gr: 10-12 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
10 Patriot Drive
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5173
Gr: 7 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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Marion, Arkansas 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
100 L H Polk Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5180
Gr: 4-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
10 Patriot Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5173
Gr: 6-7 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Marion, AR?
How many public schools are located in Marion?
5 public schools are located in Marion.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion?
Marion public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).

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