For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,164 students in Marion County, TN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Marion County, TN are Richard Hardy Memorial School, Marion Co High School and South Pittsburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Marion County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Pittsburg High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Marion County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richard Hardy Memorial School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Hamilton Avenue
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7282
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7282
Gr: PK-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Marion Co High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Ridley Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-5120
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-5120
Gr: 9-12 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
South Pittsburg High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
717 Elm Ave
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7561
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7561
Gr: 7-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Marion Virtual High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
204 Betsy Pack Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-3434
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-3434
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Prep Academy
Alternative School
230 Ridley Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 805-9861
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 805-9861
Gr: 10-12
Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Marion County, TN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Marion County, TN include Richard Hardy Memorial School, Marion Co High School and South Pittsburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Marion County?
5 public high schools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Marion County include: South Pittsburg High School vs. Marion Co High School, Marion Co High School vs. South Pittsburg High School
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