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Marion County officials have named a new high school South Marion High School.

Construction of the new $165 million school began in December 2024 and will open for the 2026-2027 school year.

Located in the southwest part of the county, the school will accommodate over 2,000 students.

Plans for a new Marion County high school have moved one step closer to reality after officials settled on a name for the facility: South Marion High School.

Located in the southwest portion of the community, the name is similar to another school within the district, North Marion High School, situated on the opposite end of the county.

A school district news release issued Sept. 10 states that the name was chosen by members of the school board at a recent meeting. More than 550 resi

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