For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,403 students in Marion County, MS.
The top-ranked public high schools in Marion County, MS are Columbia High School, West Marion High School and East Marion High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Marion County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbia High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Marion County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Columbia High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1009 Broad Street
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-5334
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-5334
Gr: 9-12 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
West Marion High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 West Marion Street
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 736-6381
Foxworth, MS 39483
(601) 736-6381
Gr: 9-13 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
East Marion High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-3006
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-3006
Gr: 9-13 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Marion Co Voc Complex
Vocational School
1140 Highway 13 South
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-6095
Columbia, MS 39429
(601) 736-6095
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Marion County, MS?
The top-ranked public high schools in Marion County, MS include Columbia High School, West Marion High School and East Marion High School.
How many public high schools are located in Marion County?
4 public high schools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Marion County include: West Marion High School vs. East Marion High School, Columbia High School vs. East Marion High School, East Marion High School vs. West Marion High School
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