For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 5,110 students in Marion, OH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Marion, OH are Elgin High School, Pleasant High School and Harding High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion, OH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Ohio public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Marion have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public high schools.
Marion, OH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 57%, which is less than the Ohio average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pleasant High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Ohio or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public high school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Marion, OH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elgin High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1150 Keener Rd S
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 383-5118
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 383-5118
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1113 Owens Rd W
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-2389
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-2389
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Harding High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Harding Hwy E
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4701
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 223-4701
Gr: 9-12 | 916 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Buckeye Community School - Marion
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
366 W Center St
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 231-2444
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 231-2444
Gr: 9-12 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Tri-rivers Career Center
Vocational School
2222 Marion Mount Gilead Rd
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4681
Marion, OH 43302
(740) 389-4681
Gr: 10-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Marion, OH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Marion, OH include Elgin High School, Pleasant High School and Harding High School.
How many public high schools are located in Marion?
6 public high schools are located in Marion.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion?
Marion public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Ohio public high schools average of 34% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Marion are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Marion include: Harding High School vs. Elgin High School, Elgin High School vs. Pleasant High School, Harding High School vs. Pleasant High School
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