Schools in all four districts are exceptional. Classes are small enough to provide personal attention, but large enough to insure a quality education. Mullins High School has consistently earned top awards in the state's annual SAT contest. Marion High School repeatedly places in the top three winners of area math competitions, as well as being Double Dutch jump rope world champions. The Marion County Technical Education Center serves students in all districts, offering technical and commercial courses that meet local labor needs.
Private schools located in the county and nearby communities also offer educational alternatives.
Marion School District 1 Marion School District 2 Marion County Library supports opportunities for higher education which are just minutes away. With emphasis on a broad liberal arts curriculum, Francis Marion University and nearby Coastal Carolina University offer well-balanced undergraduate programs and limited graduate programs. The Marion County Medical Center is on the cutting edge of Technology . The Marion County Medical Center is committed to providing quality healthcare in a caring and supportive environment in a timely and cost effective manner for the people of Marion County and the surrounding communties The Mullins Hospital and Marion Memorial Hospital, respectively, have provided outstanding healthcare and personal care to the people of Marion County and the surrounding area. That long tradition and commitment continue today in the Marion County Medical Center.