| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia School District | Columbia | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 1,646 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Marion County School District | Foxworth | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 1,904 | 7 | — | 2 |
How Marion County compares
Together they enroll 3,550 students across 11 schools. The largest is Marion County School District with 1,904 students. Districts here average 7.0/10, above the Mississippi average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Marion County, Mississippi
Marion County has 2 public school districts covering 3 zip codes. The top-rated district in Marion County is Columbia School District (8/10). 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 Mississippi. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Marion County, MS?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Marion County, MS. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Marion County, MS?
Of the districts serving Marion County, Columbia School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 78th percentile among Mississippi school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Mississippi reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Mississippi and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Mississippi only, never across state lines.