- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Jasper, TN
Marion Co High School
Federal NCES profile for Marion Co High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470264000936
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion Co High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Jasper · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 543
- students enrolled
Marion Co High School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Co High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Jasper, TN.
School address
District: Marion County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470264000936 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Marion Co High School held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 470264000936 · Jasper, TN High · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 16:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Jasper Elementary School (650 students)
Marion Co High School held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.4 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Marion Co High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jasper Element
Jasper Elementary School
650 students
- This school
Marion Co High School
543 students
- South Pittsbur
South Pittsburg Elementary
515 students
- Whitwell Eleme
Whitwell Elementary
482 students
- South Pittsbur
South Pittsburg High School
416 students
- Jasper Middle
Jasper Middle School
395 students
What this shows Marion Co High School reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion Co High School compares
Marion Co High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,468
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 543 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 45 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 88.8%
African American 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Marion Co High School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion County reports $10,468 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marion Co High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Pittsburg Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitwell Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Pittsburg High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jasper Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion Co High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~543 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Marion Co High School
How many students attend Marion Co High School?
Marion Co High School has 543 students enrolled. It is a high school in Jasper, TN. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion Co High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion Co High School is 16:1, which is 5% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion Co High School?
The largest demographic group at Marion Co High School is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Jasper, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion Co High School?
Marion Co High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marion Co High School rank among public schools in Jasper?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Co High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Jasper, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jasper on the city page.
What other schools are in Marion County?
Besides Marion Co High School, Marion County also operates Jasper Elementary School (650 students), South Pittsburg Elementary (515 students), and Whitwell Elementary (482 students). See the Marion County district page for the complete list.