For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,686 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 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Marshall County, IA are West Marshall High School, West Marshall Middle School and J C Hoglan Elementary 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 57% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% 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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Marshall County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Marshall High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
601 3rd Street Nw
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2136
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2136
Gr: 9-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
West Marshall Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 3rd Street Nw
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2165
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2165
Gr: 6-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
J C Hoglan Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2306 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1060
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1060
Gr: PK-4 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
West Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
207 3rd St Sw
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2671
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2671
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
East Marshall Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 S Elm
Gilman, IA 50106
(641) 498-7483
Gilman, IA 50106
(641) 498-7483
Gr: 6-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
East Marshall Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Franklin
Le Grand, IA 50142
(641) 479-2785
Le Grand, IA 50142
(641) 479-2785
Gr: 9-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1315 W Main St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1041
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1041
Gr: PK-4 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #88.
Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2001 S 4th St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1030
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1030
Gr: PK-4 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
East Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Weissenberger
Laurel, IA 50141
(641) 476-3342
Laurel, IA 50141
(641) 476-3342
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
Woodbury Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8 N 7th Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1080
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1080
Gr: PK-4 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
B R Miller Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 S 11th St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1110
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1110
Gr: 7-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1212.
Marshalltown High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1602 S 2nd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1130
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1130
Gr: 9-12 | 1,629 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1313.
Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
406 Summit St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1070
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1070
Gr: PK-4 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1414.
Lenihan Intermediate School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
212 W Ingledue St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1160
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1160
Gr: 5-6 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1515.
Anson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1016 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1020
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1020
Gr: PK-4 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1616.
Marshalltown Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1002 South 3rd Avenue
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1000
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1000
Gr: 7-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 90:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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 J C Hoglan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Marshall County?
16 public schools are located in Marshall County.
What percentage of students in Marshall County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Marshall County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Marshall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Marshall County include: Woodbury Elementary School vs. Rogers Elementary School, East Marshall Senior High School vs. Marshalltown High School, B R Miller Middle School vs. West Marshall Middle School
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