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 35% (versus the Mississippi public high school average of 58%), 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 90%, which is more than the Mississippi average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Byhalia High School (9-12), with 90-94% 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
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.
Holly Springs High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
165 North Walthall Street
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-4371
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-4371
Gr: 9-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: 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
Holly Springs Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
410 East Falconer
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-2071
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-2071
Gr: 10-12
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
Marshall County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4178 Highway 72 East
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7826
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7826
Gr: 6-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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
7050 Church Avenue
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-6354
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-6354
Gr: 4-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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)
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