Marshfield High School is a public high school, located in Marshfield, Missouri which is located in Webster County. It is part of the Marshfield R-1 School District and holds grades 9–12. As of 2012 it contains 956 students and 59 classroom teachers.
Serving 865 students in grades 9-12, Marshfield High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 865 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Marshfield High's attendance zone covers the entire Marshfield school district, encompassing an area of approximately 247.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone ranges from 15 to 20 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 9.4 miles and the furthest edge located 13.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marshfield High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Marshfield High School's student population of 865 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
865 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Rankings
Marshfield High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marshfield High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#644 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
43%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
White
88%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.4%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bluejay
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marshfield High School's ranking?
Marshfield High School is ranked #644 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Marshfield High School often compared to?
Marshfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Logan-rogersville High School, Willard High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marshfield High School?
The graduation rate of Marshfield High School is 93%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Marshfield High School?
865 students attend Marshfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Marshfield High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marshfield High School?
Marshfield High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Marshfield High School offer ?
Marshfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marshfield High School part of?
Marshfield High School is part of Marshfield R-I School District.
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