Total enrollment
1,643
-87 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
Marshall County
Kansas · Public K-12
For a Kansas county, Marshall County operates a compact public-school system: 9 schools and 1,643 students, broken out as 5 elementary and 4 high.
7-year change in Marshall County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 91%
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
9,993
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
9
4 districts
Enrollment
1,643
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$68,419
Above Kansas avg
Free/reduced lunch
44.7%
Below Kansas avg
Elementary
5
947 students
Middle
0
schools
High
4
696 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Marysville
781 students · 4 districts in Marshall County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Marshall County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
19.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.0%
civilian labor
Median age
43
24.2% under 18
Test scores in Marshall County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Kansas state average: 44.5%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Valley Heights Elem· 75.4%
- Frankfort Elem· 72.2%
- Valley Heights Jr/Sr High· 60.7%
- Axtell Elementary School· 52.3%
- Frankfort High· 45.3%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Marysville Elem· 41.0%
- Marysville Jr/Sr High· 41.0%
- Frankfort High· 45.3%
- Axtell Elementary School· 52.3%
- Valley Heights Jr/Sr High· 60.7%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville Elem | Marysville | Elementary | PK-06 | 417 | · |
| Marysville Jr/Sr High | Marysville | High | 07-12 | 364 | · |
| Frankfort Elem | Frankfort | Elementary | PK-06 | 185 | · |
| Valley Heights Jr/Sr High | Blue Rapids | High | 07-12 | 166 | · |
| Valley Heights Elem | Blue Rapids | Elementary | 03-06 | 120 | · |
| Frankfort High | Frankfort | High | 07-12 | 117 | · |
| Axtell Elementary School | Axtell | Elementary | PK-08 | 113 | · |
| Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville | Waterville | Elementary | PK-02 | 112 | · |
| Axtell High | Axtell | High | 09-12 | 49 | · |
Cities in Marshall County
About Marshall County
Across the small Kansas county of Marshall County of about 9,993 residents, the public-school footprint covers 9 schools and about 1,643 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $68,419, about 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 8%.
In terms of grade levels, Marshall County consists of 5 elementary schools (947 students), and 4 high schools (696).
Marysville dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 781 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Marshall County has shrank 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,730 students to 1,643.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Marshall County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
Marshall County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data