For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,112 students in Marion, SC.
The top-ranked public schools in Marion, SC are Marion High School, Marion Intermediate and Creek Bridge Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion, SC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Marion have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Marion, SC (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1205 South Main Street
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-2571
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-2571
Gr: 9-12 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Marion Intermediate
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2320 North Highway 41-a
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-8345
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-8345
Gr: 3-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Creek Bridge Stem Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6641 South Highway 41
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 362-3500
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 362-3500
Gr: PK-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Johnakin Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Gurley Street
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-8360
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-8360
Gr: 6-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
600 East Northside Avenue
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-8335
Marion, SC 29571
(843) 423-8335
Gr: PK-2 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Marion, SC?
The top-ranked public schools in Marion, SC include Marion High School, Marion Intermediate and Creek Bridge Stem Academy.
How many public schools are located in Marion?
5 public schools are located in Marion.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion?
Marion public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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