Top Rankings
Marshall Co School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,678 students in Marshall Co School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
Public Schools in Marshall Co School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MS)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,043 Schools
# Students
2,678 Students
440,091 Students
# Teachers
223 Teachers
33,811 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marshall Co School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 148 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
55%
Graduation Rate
90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
17%
5%
% Black
45%
47%
% White
31%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,591 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,205. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,118 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$5,371 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$5,314 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,591
$12,205
Spending / Student
$12,118
$12,074
Best Marshall Co School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Byhalia High School (9-12)
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
278 Highway 309 North
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-2206
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-2206
Gr: 9-12 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Mary Reid School (K-4)
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
160 Pontotoc Avenue
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-7774
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-7774
Gr: K-4 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Galena Elementary School (K-7)
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4202 Hwy 4 West
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 564-2229
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 564-2229
Gr: K-7 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4)
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4178 Highway 72 East
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7826
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7826
Gr: K-4 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Byhalia Middle School (5-8)
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
172 Highway 309 North
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-2591
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-2591
Gr: 5-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Potts Camp High School (5-12)
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7050 Church Avenue
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-6354
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-6354
Gr: 5-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
H. W. Byers High School (5-12)
(Math: 31% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4178 Hwy 72 East
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7871
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7871
Gr: 5-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
172 Highway 309 North
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-6980
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-6980
Gr: K-4 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall Co Cte Center
Vocational School
255 Mary Rahe Dr.
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-4271
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-4271
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marshall Co School District?
Marshall Co School District manages 10 public schools serving 2,678 students.
What is the rank of Marshall Co School District?
Marshall Co School District is ranked #111 out of 147 school districts in Mississippi (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Mississippi school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall Co School District?
45% of Marshall Co School District students are Black, 31% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marshall Co School District?
Marshall Co School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What is Marshall Co School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,118 is higher than the state median of $12,074. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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