For the 2023 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,130 students in Marshall County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Marshall County School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,554 Schools
# Students
5,130 Students
733,396 Students
# Teachers
265 Teachers
42,435 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Marshall County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#95 out of 143 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%

Graduation Rate
87%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.61
# American Indian Students
28 Students
6,802 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
27 Students
10,976 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,237 Students
68,594 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
9%
# Black Students
56 Students
235,870 Students
% Black Students
1%
32%
# White Students
3,730 Students
389,026 Students
% White Students
73%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
915 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
19,582 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
214
18,409
# Students in K Grade:
452
53,003
# Students in 1st Grade:
432
54,852
# Students in 2nd Grade:
379
53,708
# Students in 3rd Grade:
406
53,520
# Students in 4th Grade:
394
53,607
# Students in 5th Grade:
396
54,664
# Students in 6th Grade:
334
57,108
# Students in 7th Grade:
347
58,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
357
57,965
# Students in 9th Grade:
355
57,772
# Students in 10th Grade:
379
55,659
# Students in 11th Grade:
363
52,297
# Students in 12th Grade:
322
50,467
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,631
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,930 is higher than the state median of $12,547. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,729 is higher than the state median of $12,105. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$33 MM

Spending
$65 MM
$32 MM

Revenue / Student
$12,930
$12,547

Spending / Student
$12,729
$12,105

Best Marshall County School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kate D Smith Dar High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6077 Main St
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-4238
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-4238
Grades: 9-12
| 434 students
Rank: #22.
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6077 Main St
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-2226
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-2226
Grades: PK-4
| 560 students
Rank: #33.
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School
Math: 25% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2233 Shoal Creek Rd
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 753-2246
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 753-2246
Grades: 3-5
| 229 students
Rank: #44.
Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle School
Math: 13% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6077 Main St
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-5950
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-5950
Grades: 5-8
| 373 students
Rank: #55.
Douglas Elementary School
Math: 19% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 75
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-4420
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-4420
Grades: 3-5
| 456 students
Rank: #66.
Asbury Elementary School
Math: 12% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1966 Asbury Road
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 878-6221
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 878-6221
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #77.
Douglas Middle School
Math: 9% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 75
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-1240
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-1240
Grades: 6-8
| 510 students
Rank: #88.
Douglas High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 Eagle Drive
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-2810
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-2810
Grades: 9-12
| 646 students
Rank: #99.
Brindlee Mountain High School
Math: 7% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
994 Scant City Road
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2800
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2800
Grades: 6-12
| 575 students
Rank: n/an/a
1050 Scant City Road
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2532
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2532
Grades: PK-2
| 225 students
Rank: n/an/a
140 Claysville School Rd
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-4444
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-4444
Grades: PK
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall Alternative School
Alternative School
140 Claysville School Rd
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-7554
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-7554
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall Technical School
Vocational School
12312 Us Highway 431 S
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-5629
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-5629
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Bethlehem Rd
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-4912
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-4912
Grades: PK-2
| 523 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marshall County School District?
Marshall County School District manages 14 public schools serving 5,130 students.
What is the rank of Marshall County School District?
Marshall County School District is ranked #87 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County School District?
73% of Marshall County School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marshall County School District?
Marshall County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Marshall County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,729 is higher than the state median of $12,105. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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