| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Community High School District 600 | Iuka | 5/10 Average · 44th pct | 732 | 1 | 9–12 | 3 |
| Centralia High School District 200 | Centralia | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 863 | 1 | 9–12 | 4 |
| Patoka Community Unit School District 100 | Patoka | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 233 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| South Central Community Unit School District 401 | Alma | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 629 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Odin Public School District 722 | Odin | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 252 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Sandoval Community Unit School District 501 | Sandoval | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 420 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Marion County compares
Together they enroll 3,129 students across 13 schools. The largest is Centralia High School District 200 with 863 students. Districts here average 2.5/10, below the Illinois average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Marion County, Illinois
Marion County has 6 public school districts covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in Marion County is Salem Community High School District 600 (5/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Illinois. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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