Top Rankings
Marshall Co School Dist School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,758 students in Marshall Co School Dist School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Marshall Co School Dist School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,048 Schools
# Students
2,758 Students
444,117 Students
# Teachers
206 Teachers
31,682 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Marshall Co School Dist School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#93 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
35%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,061 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
4,914 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
419 Students
20,507 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
4%
# Black Students
1,224 Students
208,187 Students
% Black Students
44%
47%
# White Students
951 Students
190,700 Students
% White Students
35%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
281 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
158 Students
16,423 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,599
# Students in K Grade:
207
33,764
# Students in 1st Grade:
197
32,711
# Students in 2nd Grade:
201
31,687
# Students in 3rd Grade:
213
31,579
# Students in 4th Grade:
236
32,264
# Students in 5th Grade:
206
33,315
# Students in 6th Grade:
189
32,363
# Students in 7th Grade:
214
35,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
242
36,507
# Students in 9th Grade:
226
37,437
# Students in 10th Grade:
218
32,746
# Students in 11th Grade:
186
30,671
# Students in 12th Grade:
162
28,608
# Ungraded Students:
61
6,902
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,255 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,094. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,766 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,255
$12,094
Spending / Student
$11,766
$11,965
Best Marshall Co School Dist School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Potts Camp High School (4-12)
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7050 Church Avenue
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-6354
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-6354
Grades: 4-12
| 433 students
Rank: #22.
Byhalia High School (9-12)
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
278 Highway 309 North
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-2206
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-2206
Grades: 9-12
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
Byhalia Middle School (5-8)
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
172 Highway 309 North
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-2591
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-2591
Grades: 5-8
| 449 students
Rank: #44.
H. W. Byers High School (5-12)
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4178 Hwy 72 East
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7871
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7871
Grades: 5-12
| 384 students
Rank: #55.
Mary Reid School (K-3)
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Pontotoc Avenue
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-7774
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-7774
Grades: K-3
| 197 students
Rank: #66.
Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
172 Highway 309 North
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-6980
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-6980
Grades: K-4
| 569 students
Rank: #77.
Galena Elementary School (K-6)
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4202 Hwy 4 West
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 564-2229
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 564-2229
Grades: K-6
| 87 students
Rank: #88.
H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4)
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4178 Highway 72 East
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7826
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7826
Grades: K-4
| 215 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning School
Alternative School
122 S. Spring St.
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 252-4271
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 252-4271
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall Co Cte Center
Vocational School
255 Mary Rahe Dr.
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-4271
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-4271
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marshall Co School Dist School District?
Marshall Co School Dist School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,758 students.
What is the rank of Marshall Co School Dist School District?
Marshall Co School Dist School District is ranked #91 out of 145 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall Co School Dist School District?
44% of Marshall Co School Dist School District students are Black, 35% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marshall Co School Dist School District?
Marshall Co School Dist School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What is Marshall Co School Dist School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,766 is less than the state median of $11,965. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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