For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,294 students in Marion County, GA.
The top-ranked public schools in Marion County, GA are Marion County Middle/high School and L. K. Moss Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, GA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Marion County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion County Middle/high School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Eagle Dr
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-7520
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-7520
Gr: 6-12 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
L. K. Moss Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1707 Pineville Rd
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-5567
Buena Vista, GA 31803
(229) 649-5567
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Marion County, GA?
The top-ranked public schools in Marion County, GA include Marion County Middle/high School and L. K. Moss Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Marion County?
2 public schools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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