- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Marion, VA
Marion Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Marion Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510352001562
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marion Senior High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 83.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Marion Senior High has class sizes smaller than 93% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Senior High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Marion, VA.
School address
District: Smyth County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510352001562 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Marion Senior High shrank from 638 students in 2022-23 to 596 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.8 → 48.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 510352001562 · Marion, VA High · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 10.2:1 · 83.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Chilhowie Elementary (589 students)
Marion Senior High shrank from 638 students in 2022-23 to 596 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 55.8 → 48.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Marion Senior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chilhowie Elem
Chilhowie Elementary
589 students
- This school
Marion Senior High
563 students
- Marion Middle
Marion Middle
401 students
- Chilhowie High
Chilhowie High
384 students
- Oak Point Elem
Oak Point Elementary
352 students
- Marion Element
Marion Elementary
298 students
What this shows Marion Senior High reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marion Senior High compares
Marion Senior High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 27% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.5% | ▲ 45% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 7% in Virginia - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$15,196
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.5%
African American 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Marion Senior High is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Smyth County Public Schools reports $15,196 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marion Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilhowie Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chilhowie High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Point Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marion Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marion Senior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marion Senior High
How many students attend Marion Senior High?
Marion Senior High has 563 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marion, VA. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion Senior High is 10.2:1, which is 27% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marion Senior High?
83.5% of students at Marion Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marion Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Marion Senior High is White at 92.5% of enrollment, in Marion, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marion Senior High?
Marion Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Senior High rank among public schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Marion Senior High ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Marion, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Smyth County Public Schools?
Besides Marion Senior High, Smyth County Public Schools also operates Chilhowie Elementary (589 students), Marion Middle (401 students), and Chilhowie High (384 students). See the Smyth County Public Schools district page for the complete list.