| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County School District | Guild | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 3,960 | 12 | PK–12 | 7 |
| Richard City Special School District | South Pittsburg | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 182 | 1 | PK–12 | 0 |
How Marion County compares
Together they enroll 4,142 students across 13 schools. The largest is Marion County School District with 3,960 students. Districts here average 2.5/10, below the Tennessee average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 4/10.
School Districts in Marion County, Tennessee
Marion County has 2 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Marion County is Marion County School District (4/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (TCAP 2025–26), ranked against all districts in Tennessee. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Marion County, TN?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Marion County, TN. 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, TN?
Of the districts serving Marion County, Marion County School District has the highest rating on this site at 4/10. That places it in the 30th percentile among Tennessee school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Tennessee reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Tennessee and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Tennessee only, never across state lines.