Enrollment
879
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lebanon, KY
Marion County High School
Federal NCES profile for Marion County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210378000970
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion County High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Kentucky schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 47.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Marion County High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion County High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Lebanon, KY.
School address
District: Marion County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210378000970 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.5%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marion County High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marion County High School
Marion County High School is a large high school in Lebanon, Kentucky, enrolling 879 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.4:1 is larger than about 95% of Kentucky schools and 41% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Kentucky, bigger than 92% of state schools at 879 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 265 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #120.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 38/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 293 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 17.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Marion County also operates Glasscock Elementary School (432 students) and West Marion Elementary School (400 students) alongside Marion County High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marion County High School compares
Marion County High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 41% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.5% | ▼ 20% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 879 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
879
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 95% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$12,430
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.6, Marion County High School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion County, which includes Marion County High School.
$12,430
Per student
-6%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 52.9%
Federal 17.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Marion County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasscock Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Marion Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marion County Knight Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marion County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~879 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marion County High School
How many students attend Marion County High School?
Marion County High School has 879 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lebanon, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion County High School is 21.4:1, which is 41% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marion County High School?
47.5% of students at Marion County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion County High School?
The largest demographic group at Marion County High School is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Lebanon, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion County High School?
Marion County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marion County High School rank among public schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion County High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Lebanon, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lebanon on the city page.
Is Marion County High School a good school?
Marion County High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Kentucky schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Marion County?
Besides Marion County High School, Marion County also operates Glasscock Elementary School (432 students), West Marion Elementary School (400 students), and Marion County Knight Academy (330 students). See the Marion County district page for the complete list.
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