WEST MARION HIGH SCHOOL

www.marionk12.org/

347 Students

High School 9th - 13

School Overview

West Marion High School, located in Foxworth, Mississippi, serves as a central educational institution for students within the Marion County School District. As a public high school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary education and workforce readiness. The school fosters a community-focused environment where faculty and staff strive to balance rigorous classroom instruction with extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, to promote well-rounded personal and academic development.

Beyond academics, West Marion High School plays a vital role in the social and cultural life of the Foxworth community. The school emphasizes school spirit and local engagement, often serving as a hub for community events and gatherings. By focusing on core values of integrity and achievement, the administration and educators aim to equip their student body with the skills necessary to succeed in a modern, global society while maintaining the close-knit atmosphere characteristic of a rural Mississippi educational setting.

347

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST MARION HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	6
Black	110
Two or More	11

White
220 (63.4%)
Black
110 (31.7%)
Two or More
11 (3.2%)
Hispanic
6 (1.7%)

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)736-6381
Website:	http://www.marionk12.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 13
Total Students:	347
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	344
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 1

Grade 9 83

Grade 10 82

Grade 11 98

Grade 12 83