Marshall Co School Dist School District
Top Rankings
Marshall Co School Dist School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2022 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,740 students in Marshall Co School Dist School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Marshall Co School Dist School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Marshall Co School Dist School District are Mary Reid School (K-3), Potts Camp High School (4-12) and Byhalia Middle School (5-8). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Marshall Co School Dist School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 57% (majority Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,050 Schools
# Students
2,740 Students
444,731 Students
# Teachers
199 Teachers
31,493 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Marshall Co School Dist School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 144 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#89 out of 146 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Graduation Rate
85%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,062 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
5,079 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
387 Students
19,443 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
4%
# Black Students
1,199 Students
211,217 Students
% Black Students
44%
48%
# White Students
997 Students
190,886 Students
% White Students
36%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
287 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
150 Students
14,757 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,013
# Students in K Grade:
199
30,770
# Students in 1st Grade:
210
32,570
# Students in 2nd Grade:
223
32,465
# Students in 3rd Grade:
227
32,408
# Students in 4th Grade:
204
33,815
# Students in 5th Grade:
182
31,823
# Students in 6th Grade:
214
35,604
# Students in 7th Grade:
239
37,079
# Students in 8th Grade:
233
37,162
# Students in 9th Grade:
225
34,756
# Students in 10th Grade:
198
33,410
# Students in 11th Grade:
172
31,384
# Students in 12th Grade:
158
28,607
# Ungraded Students:
56
6,865
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,648 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,444. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,322 is less than the state median of $11,775. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue (19-20)
$26 MM
$22 MM
Spending (19-20)
$26 MM
$21 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,648
$12,444
Spending / Student
$9,322
$11,775
Best Marshall Co School Dist School District Public Schools (2022)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mary Reid School (K-3)
Math: 45% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 Pontotoc Avenue
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-7774
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-7774
Grades: K-3
| 196 students
Rank: #22.
Potts Camp High School (4-12)
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7050 Church Avenue
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-6354
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-6354
Grades: 4-12
| 451 students
Rank: #33.
Byhalia Middle School (5-8)
Math: 39% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
172 Highway 309 North
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-2591
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-2591
Grades: 5-8
| 447 students
Rank: #44.
Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)
Math: 28% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
172 Highway 309 North
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-6980
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-6980
Grades: K-4
| 538 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Byhalia High School (9-12)
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
278 Highway 309 North
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-2206
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-2206
Grades: 9-12
| 384 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Galena Elementary School (K-6)
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4202 Hwy 4 West
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 564-2229
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 564-2229
Grades: K-6
| 88 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
H. W. Byers High School (5-12)
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4178 Hwy 72 East
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7871
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7871
Grades: 5-12
| 393 students
Rank: #88.
H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4)
Math: 22% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4178 Highway 72 East
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7826
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7826
Grades: K-4
| 243 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning School
Alternative School
122 S. Spring St.
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 252-4271
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 252-4271
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
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