For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,953 students in Marion, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in Marion, VA are Marion Senior High School, Marion Elementary School and Marion Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Marion have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Marion, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion Senior High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
848 Stage St
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-4731
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-4731
Gr: 9-12 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
188 Star Mountain Dr
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-3021
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-3021
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Marion Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
134 Wilden St
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-4466
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-4466
Gr: 6-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Oak Point Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
138 Oak Point Dr
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-2609
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-2609
Gr: PK-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Smyth County Career & Technical Center
Vocational School
147 Fox Valley Rd
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 646-8117
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 646-8117
Rank: n/an/a
121 Bagley Circle
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-3791
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-3791
Gr: K-8 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Southwestern Va Mental Health Institute
Special Education School
340 Bagley Circle
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-1222
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 783-1222
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Marion, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Marion, VA include Marion Senior High School, Marion Elementary School and Marion Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Marion?
7 public schools are located in Marion.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion?
Marion public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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