For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,633 students in Marion 10 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
Public Schools in Marion 10 School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the South Carolina public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the South Carolina public school average of 54% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (SC)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,277 Schools
# Students
3,633 Students
796,285 Students
# Teachers
236 Teachers
56,645 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marion 10 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 74 school districts in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#71 out of 74 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
50%
Graduation Rate
80%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
15%
% Black
76%
31%
% White
14%
46%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,168 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,175. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,622 is less than the state median of $14,773. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$12,084 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$11,764 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,168
$15,175
Spending / Student
$14,622
$14,773
Best Marion 10 School District Public Schools (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.
Mullins High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
747 Miller's Road
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3710
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3710
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Mccormick Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1123 Sandy Bluff Road
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3760
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3760
Gr: 3-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Palmetto Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 O'neal Street
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3730
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3730
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
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
Academy For Careers And Technology
Vocational School
2697 East Highway 76
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-1941
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 423-1941
Gr: 9-12
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%
Rank: n/an/a
105 Charles Street
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3750
Mullins, SC 29574
(843) 464-3750
Gr: PK-2 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marion 10 School District?
Marion 10 School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,633 students.
What is the rank of Marion 10hool District?
Marion 10hool District is ranked #73 out of 74 school districts in South Carolina (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 10hool District?
76% of Marion 10hool District students are Black, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marion 10hool District?
Marion 10hool District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What is Marion 10hool District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,622 is less than the state median of $14,773. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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