- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Marlin, TX
Marlin High
Federal NCES profile for Marlin High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482913003284
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marlin High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Marlin · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 95.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Marlin High has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marlin High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Marlin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+193 students YoY
Marlin High grew from 243 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (+79.4%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+193 students YoY 482913003284 · Marlin, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 18.3:1 · 95.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Marlin El (479 students)
Marlin High grew from 243 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (+79.4%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Marlin High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marlin El
Marlin El
479 students
- This school
Marlin High
347 students
- Marlin Middle
Marlin Middle
201 students
- Marlin Opportu 17
Marlin Opportunity Center
17 students
What this shows Marlin High reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marlin High compares
Marlin High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.9% | ▲ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$17,405
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.3%
Hispanic or Latino 39.2%
White 3.7%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Marlin High is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marlin Isd reports $17,405 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marlin High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlin El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marlin Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marlin Opportunity Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marlin High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marlin High
How many students attend Marlin High?
Marlin High has 347 students enrolled. It is a high school in Marlin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), up 193.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marlin High?
The student-teacher ratio at Marlin High is 18.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marlin High?
95.9% of students at Marlin High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marlin High?
The largest demographic group at Marlin High is African American at 53.3% of enrollment, in Marlin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marlin High?
Marlin High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marlin High rank among public schools in Marlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Marlin High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Marlin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Marlin Isd?
Besides Marlin High, Marlin Isd also operates Marlin El (479 students), Marlin Middle (201 students), and Marlin Opportunity Center (17 students). See the Marlin Isd district page for the complete list.