District Overview
Located at 1697 Pineville Road in Buena Vista, Georgia, the Marion County School District operates as an active, traditional public school system serving families within a distant rural setting inside the broader Columbus metropolitan area. Operating independently of charter status, the district manages two central school facilities that provide a seamless educational continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district supports a total enrollment of 1,293 students, reflecting a vibrant community composition that includes 622 White, 403 Black, 206 Hispanic, 49 multiracial, and 13 Asian learners, balanced across 661 female and 632 male students.

To foster a supportive learning environment, Marion County maintains a robust operational foundation backed by a total full-time equivalent (FTE) staff of approximately 436 personnel. The instructional team is anchored by 168.4 FTE teachers and 28.2 FTE instructional aides, ensuring dedicated classroom attention across all grade levels. This teaching staff is further augmented by nearly 240 FTE support staff members dedicated to student services, facilities maintenance, and district operations. Families, educators, and educational researchers seeking additional information about Marion County's academic offerings and school community can visit the district online at www.marion.k12.ga.us or reach the administration by phone at (229) 649-2234.
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Total Schools
1,293
Total Students
168.4
Full-Time Teachers
7.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marion County
Demographic Student Count
White622
Hispanic206
Black403
Asian13
Two or More49
  • White
    622 (48.1%)
  • Black
    403 (31.2%)
  • Hispanic
    206 (15.9%)
  • Two or More
    49 (3.8%)
  • Asian
    13 (1.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Marion County
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle0
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:2
Students:1,293*
Teachers (FTE):168.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.7
Schools in Marion County
Found 2 Schools