Marion County School District

204 Betsy Pack Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,844 students in Marion County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Marion County School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
12 Schools
1,914 Schools
# Students
3,844 Students
1,002,390 Students
# Teachers
n/a
6 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a

Student By Grade

District Rank

Marion County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TN)
#101 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
25%
34%
32%
37%
34%
40%
87%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
16%
% Black
6%
20%
% White
85%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,183 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,075. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,277 is less than the state median of $11,570. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TN)
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,183
$12,075
Spending / Student
$10,277
$11,570

Best Marion County School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion Virtual Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
204 Betsy Pack Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-3434
Gr: K-5 | 3 students
Rank: #22.
Whitwell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
150 Tiger Trail
Whitwell, TN 37397
(423) 658-5313
Gr: PK-4 | 482 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Monteagle Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 East Main St
Monteagle, TN 37356
(931) 924-2136
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
South Pittsburg Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
310 Elm Ave
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-6117
Gr: PK-6 | 515 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Whitwell Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Butterfly Ln
Whitwell, TN 37397
(423) 658-5635
Gr: 5-8 | 280 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Whitwell High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Tiger Trl
Whitwell, TN 37397
(423) 658-5141
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Jasper Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
495 Warrior Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-2110
Gr: PK-4 | 650 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Jasper Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Elm Avenue
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-6251
Gr: 5-8 | 395 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Marion Co High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Ridley Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-5120
Gr: 9-12 | 543 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
South Pittsburg High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
717 Elm Ave
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7561
Gr: 7-12 | 416 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Marion Virtual High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
204 Betsy Pack Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-3434
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Prep Academy
Alternative School
230 Ridley Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 805-9861
Gr: 10-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Marion County School District?
Marion County School District manages 12 public schools serving 3,844 students.
What is the rank of Marion County School District?
Marion County School District is ranked #102 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County School District?
85% of Marion County School District students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is Marion County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,277 is less than the state median of $11,570. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

Recent Articles

When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
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
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
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.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,844 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Quick Links