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Marion 10

South Carolina · Public School District
10
Schools
3,875
Students
$14,103
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
76.7%
Graduation Rate
-9.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Marion 10 is a public school district in South Carolina serving 3,875 students across 10 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 76.7% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,103 is near the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 34/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Creek Bridge STEM AcademyPK–08326
Easterling PrimaryPK–02477
Marion Intermediate03–05417
McCormick Elementary03–05293
North Mullins PrimaryPK–02387
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Johnakin Middle06–08456
Palmetto Middle06–08334
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Academy for Careers and Technology09–120
Marion High09–12628
Mullins High09–12557
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,103Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
54%
18%
State
53.6%
Local (property tax)
18.3%
Federal
28.1%

Funding is shared between state (54%) and local sources (18%), with notable federal support (28%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
3,875
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate76.7%
Opportunity Score34/100
StateSouth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 76.7%, graduation is 9.8 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 34/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
28% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Marion 10?
Marion 10 has 10 public schools, serving a total of 3,875 students.
What is the graduation rate for Marion 10?
The graduation rate is 76.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Marion 10 spend per student?
Marion 10 spends $14,103 per pupil — 2% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Marion 10?
100% of students in Marion 10 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Marion 10?
No, Marion 10 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Marion 10 serve?
Marion 10 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Marion 10?
The median opportunity score across schools in Marion 10 is 34/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.