Public schools in Marion, SC
5 open public schools with an address in Marion, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,112
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
South Carolina median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Marion public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Marion, SC: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,112 students, an average of 422 per school. The largest campus is Marion High (572 students), and the largest elementary school is Easterling Primary (431).
Every listed school belongs to Marion 10. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School districts and agencies serving Marion
Elementary schools in Marion
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creek Bridge STEM Academy Marion 10 | PK–08 | 324 | 16.2:1 | |
| Easterling Primary Marion 10 | PK–02 | 431 | 16:1 | |
| Marion Intermediate Marion 10 | 03–05 | 390 | 22.9:1 |
Middle schools in Marion
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnakin Middle Marion 10 | 06–08 | 395 | 15.8:1 |
High schools in Marion
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion High Marion 10 | 09–12 | 572 | 17.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.2%
- Hispanic3.7%
- Black79.7%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Marion schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,112 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Marion
How many public schools are in Marion, SC?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Marion: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,112 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Marion?
All listed public schools with an address in Marion belong to Marion 10. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Marion?
Marion High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Marion, with 572 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Marion?
No school with an address in Marion is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in South Carolina.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Marion schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Marion public schools is 16.2:1, higher than the South Carolina school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Marion guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All South Carolina cities