Marion County Middle/High School

Marion County
1 Eagle Dr
Buena Vista, GA 31803
679 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
Marion County Middle/High School, located in the rural community of Buena Vista, Georgia, serves as the central educational hub for students in grades 6 through 12. As a combined facility, the school operates under the Marion County School District, emphasizing a close-knit environment where students transition from middle school foundational learning into high school academic and extracurricular programs. The school is known for its "Eagle" pride, which serves as a central theme in fostering school spirit and community engagement.

Academically, the institution focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success, offering a variety of core curriculum classes alongside elective opportunities. Beyond the classroom, Marion County Middle/High School places a significant emphasis on athletics and student organizations, which are vital to the social fabric of the Buena Vista area. By combining two tiers of education into one campus, the school aims to create a consistent support system for its student body, maintaining a small-town atmosphere while striving to meet modern educational standards.
679
Total Students
41.4
Full-Time Teachers
16.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
98.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    350 (51.5 %)
  • Black
    208 (30.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    102 (15.0 %)
  • Two or More
    15 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.6 %)
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
Phone: (229)649-7520
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 679
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 668
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 6 100
Grade 7 96
Grade 8 110
Grade 9 105
Grade 10 101
Grade 11 78
Grade 12 89
Gender Ratio