Marlin High
Marlin, TX · Marlin ISD · Grades 6-12
1,385th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 17%▲ Improving
Marlin High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Marlin High 1,385th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 17% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 11th in 2019 to 17th in 2025 — improving.
Marlin High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 294 students tested
Marlin High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 436 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 53.6% | 51.6% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 32.1% | 38.3% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| White | 11.8% | 6.0% | ▼ 5.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.7% | 3.0% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Marlin High
Typical home value $96K in zip 76661 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2010
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Marlin High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Marlin Opportunity CenterMarlin ISD · 0 mi away1,664th of 1,669
ELA 0% - 7Riesel SchoolRiesel ISD · 11.4 mi away504th of 1,669
ELA 61% · Math 48% - 9Rosebud-Lott H SRosebud-Lott ISD · 14.2 mi away319th of 1,669
ELA 61% · Math 63% - 8Bremond H SBremond ISD · 15.3 mi away376th of 1,669
ELA 68% · Math 51% - 6Mart H SMart ISD · 16 mi away747th of 1,669
ELA 63% · Math 29% - 8Robinson H SRobinson ISD · 17.6 mi away413th of 1,669
ELA 69% · Math 47% - 2University H SWaco ISD · 20.1 mi away1,349th of 1,669
ELA 36% · Math 17% - 4Harmony School of Innovation - WacoHarmony Public Schools - North Texas · 21.6 mi away · charter1,147th of 1,669
ELA 40% · Math 28%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Marlin High in?
Marlin High is part of the Marlin ISD district in Marlin, Texas.
Is Marlin High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Marlin High 1,385th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 17% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Marlin High?
Black 52%, Hispanic 38%, White 6%, Two or more races 3% (436 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Marlin High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76661 is $96K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), 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.