Top Rankings
Marion County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 606 students in Marion County School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Georgia.
Public Preschool in Marion County School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (GA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,165 Schools
# Students
1,293 Students
715,840 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
53,920 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marion County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 219 school districts in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 222 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
16%
21%
% Black
31%
35%
% White
48%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,875 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,327. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,166 is less than the state median of $13,452. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$24,999 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$23,473 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,875
$14,327
Spending / Student
$12,166
$13,452
Best Marion County School District Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.
