EAST MARION HIGH SCHOOL

527 East Marion School Road
Columbia, MS 39429

www.marionk12.org/

216 Students

High School 9th - 13

School Overview

East Marion High School is a public secondary educational institution located in Columbia, Mississippi, serving students within the Marion County School District. As a key component of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth, personal development, and career readiness among its student body. It offers a traditional high school curriculum complemented by various extracurricular programs, including athletics and student organizations, which aim to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary success.

Situated in a rural setting, East Marion High School places a strong emphasis on community involvement and school spirit. The administration and faculty strive to create an inclusive environment that supports student achievement through a blend of classroom instruction, technology integration, and character-building initiatives. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and local engagement, the school serves as a central hub for the youth of Columbia, working to equip graduates with the skills and values necessary to navigate their future endeavors.

216

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EAST MARION HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	2
Black	173
Two or More	3

Black
173 (80.1%)
White
38 (17.6%)
Two or More
3 (1.4%)
Hispanic
2 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Marion County School District
Phone:	(601)736-3006
Website:	http://www.marionk12.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 13
Total Students:	216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	213
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 13 3

Grade 9 49

Grade 10 69

Grade 11 52

Grade 12 43