S V Marshall Elementary School

12572 Highway 12
Tchula, MS 39169
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S.V. Marshall High School was a school in unincorporated Holmes County, Mississippi, with a Lexington postal address. It was a part of the Holmes County School District. Its campus is currently occupied by S.V. Marshall Elementary School.
Serving 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, S V Marshall Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : Bottom 50% in MS
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

S V Marshall Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

S V Marshall Elementary School's student population of 208 students has declined by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 56% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

S V Marshall Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of S V Marshall Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MS)
#744 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
47%
15-19%
42%
30-39%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
5%
Black
99%
47%
White
n/a
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is S V Marshall Elementary School's ranking?
S V Marshall Elementary School is ranked #744 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend S V Marshall Elementary School?
208 students attend S V Marshall Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of S V Marshall Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of S V Marshall Elementary School?
S V Marshall Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does S V Marshall Elementary School offer ?
S V Marshall Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is S V Marshall Elementary School part of?
S V Marshall Elementary School is part of Holmes County Consolidated School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education

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