Marion Co High School

Marion Co High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
160 Ridley Ave,  Jasper, TN
Marion County School District
3.6
4.0
472 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Sherry Prince
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
36%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
87%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
36%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
590
Verbal
630
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
26
Reading
26
Science
24
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
62.8%
State Average
56.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
490:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.6%
Female
45.4%
White
87.8%
Two or more races
4.1%
Hispanic
3.9%
Black
3.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 104 Students
University of Tennessee, Knoxville 95 Students
Middle Tennessee State University 89 Students
Tennessee Technological University 71 Students
Chattanooga State Community College 64 Students
East Tennessee State University 58 Students
Belmont University 32 Students
Maryville College 32 Students
Tennessee State University 31 Students
Carson-Newman University 29 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 40 Students
Business 32 Students
Psychology 26 Students
Biology 22 Students
Radiologic Technician 14 Students
Computer Science 13 Students
Education 11 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 10 Students
Physical Therapy 10 Students
Engineering 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 59 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/25/2023
Marion County High School provided me with classes that were not available at my previous school, which I feel was an advantage in the long run.
4.0 Senior
1/28/2022
I enjoyed how I had a personal connection to a number of my teachers. However , I believe they should add more methods of informing students of careers they can pursue after high school .
3.0 Sophomore
10/5/2020
Marion County school is a great environment for the their students, and i have enjoyed the years I have spent here. I do feel like the education could better, but they are doing their best with the resources provided.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/31/2012
We moved here from North Georgia, and I have to say that the school sysyems here are much more advanced, and strive harder to make sure that the students are college ready. It is a small school, but theTeachers and Parents are much more involved. I love that my son knows all the Teachers and they kn...
3.0 parent
5/7/2012
i need help ! Need to get my child singed up for his classes they will be intering .could you please email information on how to get this taken care of please? thank you!
4.0 student
7/28/2011
Marion County High School has been the best learing envirnment for me. I do have to say that their dess code is ridiculous though!
4.0 student
3/9/2011
I just recently graduated from MCHS in the class of 2010. I played sports so I can personaly say that our sport teams are great we strave to be perfect on and off the field. Our teachers are amazing. I gradutated in the Top 10 of my class and I took some of our highest classes offered such as physic...

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Marion Co High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Jasper, TN, in the Jasper neighborhood, and is served by the Marion County School District in Tennessee. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 472 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 36% are proficient in reading. Marion Co High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $277,273. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jasper Middle School, Jasper Adventist Christian School, Jasper Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Jasper has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Marion Co High School.

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