For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,234 students in Marshall County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Marshall County, IA are West Marshall High School, East Marshall Senior High School and Marshalltown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Marshall County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is East Marshall Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Marshall County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Marshall High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 3rd Street Nw
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2136
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2136
Grades: 9-12
| 319 students
Rank: #22.
East Marshall Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 N Franklin
Le Grand, IA 50142
(641) 479-2785
Le Grand, IA 50142
(641) 479-2785
Grades: 9-12
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
Marshalltown High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1602 S 2nd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1130
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1130
Grades: 9-12
| 1,513 students
Rank: #44.
Marshalltown Virtual Academy
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: PK-12
| 150 students
Marshall County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1002 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1090
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1090
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
204 W Center
Gilman, IA 50106
(641) 498-7491
Gilman, IA 50106
(641) 498-7491
Grades: PK-K
| 62 students
325 3rd St
Ferguson, IA 50078
(641) 478-3261
Ferguson, IA 50078
(641) 478-3261
Grades: 3-4
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Marshall County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Marshall County, IA include West Marshall High School, East Marshall Senior High School and Marshalltown High School.
How many public high schools are located in Marshall County, IA?
4 public high schools are located in Marshall County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County, IA?
Marshall County, IA public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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