Marion High School
Marion, IL · Marion CUSD 2 · Grades 9 - 12
383rd of 601 Illinois high schools statewide · better than 36%▼ Declining
Marion High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Marion High School 383rd of 601 Illinois high schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 36% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 50th in 2019 to 36th in 2025 — declining.
Marion High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Marion High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,105 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.0% | 76.1% | ▼ 6.9 pts | |
| Black | 10.3% | 10.0% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | 7.7% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 5.1% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Marion High School
Typical home value $183K in zip 62959 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2008
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Marion High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Crab Orchard High SchoolCrab Orchard CUSD 3 · 7.6 mi away268th of 601
ELA 57% · Math 33% - 3Johnston City High SchoolJohnston City CUSD 1 · 7.7 mi away431st of 601
ELA 45% · Math 22% - 5Herrin High SchoolHerrin CUSD 4 · 7.8 mi away310th of 601
ELA 50% · Math 34% - 9Carterville High SchoolCarterville CUSD 5 · 9.4 mi away91st of 601
ELA 76% · Math 49% - 5Goreville High SchoolGoreville CUD 1 · 11.3 mi away338th of 601
ELA 49% · Math 32% - 3Frankfort Community High SchoolFrankfort CUSD 168 · 12.7 mi away454th of 601
ELA 41% · Math 21% - 6Carbondale Comm H SCarbondale CHSD 165 · 13.3 mi away279th of 601
ELA 49% · Math 39% - –Zeigler-Royalton High SchoolZeigler-Royalton CUSD 188 · 16.4 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Marion High School in?
Marion High School is part of the Marion CUSD 2 district in Marion, Illinois.
Is Marion High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Marion High School 383rd of 601 Illinois high schools (better than 36% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Marion High School?
White 76%, Black 10%, Two or more races 8%, Hispanic 5% (1,105 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Marion High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62959 is $183K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.