Top 10 Best Marshall County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,789 students in Marshall County, IA (there are 3 private schools, serving 272 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Marshall County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Marshall County, IA are West Marshall High School, West Marshall Middle School and East Marshall Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Marshall County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Marshall High School
Math: 73% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 3rd Street Nw
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2136
Grades: 9-12
| 319 students
Rank: #22.
West Marshall Middle School
Math: 70% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
605 3rd Street Nw
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2165
Grades: 6-8
| 210 students
Rank: #33.
East Marshall Middle School
Math: 65% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
225 S Elm
Gilman, IA 50106
(641) 498-7483
Grades: 4-8
| 283 students
Rank: #44.
East Marshall Senior High School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 N Franklin
Le Grand, IA 50142
(641) 479-2785
Grades: 9-12
| 252 students
Rank: #55.
West Marshall Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
207 3rd St Sw
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2671
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #66.
Fisher Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 S 4th St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1030
Grades: PK-4
| 361 students
Rank: #77.
J C Hoglan Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2306 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1060
Grades: PK-4
| 284 students
Rank: #88.
Franklin Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1315 W Main St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1041
Grades: PK-4
| 350 students
Rank: #99.
Marshalltown High School
Math: 46% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1602 S 2nd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1130
Grades: 9-12
| 1,513 students
Rank: #1010.
Woodbury Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
8 N 7th Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1080
Grades: PK-4
| 354 students
Rank: #1111.
Anson Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1016 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1020
Grades: PK-4
| 261 students
Rank: #1212.
Lenihan Intermediate School
Math: 49% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
212 W Ingledue St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1160
Grades: 5-6
| 684 students
Rank: #1313.
B R Miller Middle School
Math: 51% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
125 S 11th St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1110
Grades: 7-8
| 814 students
Rank: #1414.
Rogers Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
406 Summit St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1070
Grades: PK-4
| 253 students
Rank: #1515.
East Marshall Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 E Weissenberger
Laurel, IA 50141
(641) 476-3342
Grades: PK-3
| 237 students
Rank: n/an/a
1002 South 3rd Avenue
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1000
Grades: PK-12
| 150 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Marshall County, IA

Marshall County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1002 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1090
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
204 W Center
Gilman, IA 50106
(641) 498-7491
Grades: PK-K
| 62 students
325 3rd St
Ferguson, IA 50078
(641) 478-3261
Grades: 3-4
| 123 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Marshall County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Marshall County, IA include West Marshall High School, West Marshall Middle School and East Marshall Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Marshall County, IA?
16 public schools are located in Marshall County, IA.
What percentage of students in Marshall County, IA go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Marshall County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County, IA?
Marshall County, IA public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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