Best Schools in Marshall County, MS
Marshall County, MS has 19 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,680 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Marshall County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Marshall County, MS
The top high schools in Marshall County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lewisburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1275 Students
2. Byhalia High School (9-12)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Co School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 479 Students
3. Holly Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holly Springs School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 301 Students
4. Potts Camp High School (5-12)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 13 • 374 Students
5. H. W. Byers High School (5-12)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 389 Students
Best Middle Schools in Marshall County, MS
The top middle schools in Marshall County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lewisburg Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1031 Students
2. Holly Springs Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holly Springs School Dist • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 228 Students
3. Byhalia Middle School (5-8)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Co School Dist • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 444 Students
4. Holly Springs Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holly Springs School Dist • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 138 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marshall County, MS
The top elementary schools in Marshall County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Holly Springs Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holly Springs School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 358 Students
2. Galena Elementary School (k-6)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 90 Students
3. Mary Reid School (k-4)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 234 Students
4. Byhalia Elementary School (k-4)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 553 Students
5. H. W. Byers Elementary (k-4)
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marshall Co School Dist • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 214 Students
6. Lewisburg Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Co School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 582 Students
7. Holy Family School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Holy Family School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 137 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Marshall County, MS
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Marshall County, MS has a total population of 33,752 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Marshall County, MS
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Marshall County, MS.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marshall County, MS.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Marshall County, MS.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Marshall County, MS Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Marshall County, MS
How many schools are in Marshall County, MS?
Marshall County, MS has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,680 students in total.
How do schools in Marshall County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Marshall County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Marshall County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Marshall County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Marshall County
1 places in Marshall County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Holly Springs (4)
School districts (2)
- Marshall Co School Dist (8 schools)
- Holly Springs School Dist (4 schools)