For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,472 students in Marshall County, MS.
The top ranked public high schools in Marshall County, MS are Byhalia High School (9-12), Holly Springs High School and Potts Camp High School (5-12). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, MS public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average). High schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public high schools.
Marshall County, MS public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Holly Springs High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Mississippi or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Marshall County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Byhalia High School (9-12)
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
278 Highway 309 North
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-2206
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-2206
Grades: 9-12
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
Holly Springs High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
165 North Walthall Street
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-4371
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-4371
Grades: 9-12
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Potts Camp High School (5-12)
(Math: 21% | 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
Grades: 5-12
| 358 students
Rank: #44.
H. W. Byers High School (5-12)
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
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
| 362 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
Rank: n/an/a
Holly Springs Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
410 East Falconer
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-2071
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-2071
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Marshall County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4178 Highway 72 East
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7826
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7826
Grades: 6-8
| 155 students
Holly Springs Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
325 East Falconer Ave
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-7734
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-7734
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7050 Church Avenue
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-6354
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-6354
Grades: 4-8
| 313 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Marshall County, MS?
The top ranked public high schools in Marshall County, MS include Byhalia High School (9-12), Holly Springs High School and Potts Camp High School (5-12).
How many public high schools are located in Marshall County?
7 public high schools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public high schools average of 55% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Marshall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Marshall County include: Potts Camp High School (5-12) vs. Byhalia High School (9-12), Byhalia High School (9-12) vs. Potts Camp High School (5-12), Potts Camp High School (5-12) vs. Holly Springs High School
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