Marion County Middle/High School

High No virtual instruction Buena Vista, GA Grades 06–12 Rural: Distant Columbus, GA-AL SchoolScore™ C (65.7)
  • 687 Students
  • 44.1 Teachers (FTE)
  • 15.6:1 Student:Teacher
  • 06–12 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (229)649-7520 Phone
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Marion County Middle/High School
Buena Vista, GA 31803
High No virtual instruction Grades 06–12 SchoolScore™ C (65.7)
687
Students
44.1
Teachers
15.6:1
Student:Teacher
(229)649-7520
Phone

Marion County Middle/High School is a public school administered by the Marion County district in Buena Vista, GEORGIA, providing education at the High level for students in grades 06–12.

Key statistics: 687 students enrolled; a 15.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Georgia High School Average
Enrollment
687.0
State avg: 1,131.0
▼ 39% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.58:1
State avg: 15.1:1
▲ 3% worse
Free Lunch %
97.2%
State avg: 68.3%
▲ 42% worse
School Details
School Name
Marion County Middle/High School
NCESSCH ID
130354001346
State School ID
GA-696-0275
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1 Eagle Dr
City
Buena Vista
State
Georgia
ZIP Code
31803
County
Marion County
Metro Area
Columbus, GA-AL
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
1302
State Leg. Upper
13015
State Leg. Lower
13151
Latitude
32.36278
Longitude
-84.53629
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th
👥
687
Total Students
👩‍🏫
44.1
Teachers FTE
📐
15.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
44.1
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)44.1
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 668 97.2%
Not Applicable 248 36.1%
District Info
District Name
Marion County
LEAID
1303540
State LEA ID
GA-696
Phone
(229)649-2234
Website
http://www.marion.k12.ga.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Buena Vista
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$19,936K
Federal Revenue
$4,358K
State Revenue
$9,872K
Local Revenue
$5,706K
Total Expenditure
$18,693K
Instruction Exp.
$9,589K
Support Services
$6,649K
Other Current Exp.
$1,388K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Marion County Middle/High School

1
L. K. Moss Elementary School
Buena Vista · Elementary
5.2 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Marion County Middle/High School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Marion County Middle/High School?
687 students are enrolled at Marion County Middle/High School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Marion County Middle/High School have?
Marion County Middle/High School has 44.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1.
What grades does Marion County Middle/High School serve?
Marion County Middle/High School serves grades 06 through 12.
Is Marion County Middle/High School a charter school?
Marion County Middle/High School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Marion County Middle/High School located in?
Marion County Middle/High School is located in the Columbus, GA-AL metropolitan area.
What school district does Marion County Middle/High School belong to?
Marion County Middle/High School is part of the Marion County school district.
How much does Marion County spend per student?
The Marion County district spends approximately $27,209,607 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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