Total enrollment
3,762
-114 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
Marshall County
Mississippi · Public K-12
Marshall County reports 15 public K-12 schools to NCES, against a population of 33,979, with an average school size of 251 students. The level mix is 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 6 high schools.
4-year change in Marshall County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
12
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Marshall County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Mississippi | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 42.1% | #59 of 73 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,762 | #33 of 73 | #1,602 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 12 | #20 of 73 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.0:1 | #47 of 73 | #1,364 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 97.1% | #23 of 73 | #165 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 63.1% | #11 of 70 | #412 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Marshall County school rankings
Residents
33,979
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
15
2 districts
Enrollment
3,762
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$53,458
Above Mississippi avg
Free/reduced lunch
97.1%
Above Mississippi avg
Elementary
5
1,517 students
Middle
3
811 students
High
6
1,434 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Marshall County School District
2,769 students · 2 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+
14.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.4%
civilian labor
Median age
42
20.8% under 18
Test scores in Marshall County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 12 schools ranked. Mississippi state average: 46.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Holly Springs Primary School· 58.3%
- Mary Reid School· 42.6%
- Byhalia High School· 40.0%
- Holly Springs Intermediate School· 38.0%
- Galena School· 37.3%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Holly Springs Junior High School· 20.3%
- Holly Springs High School· 24.6%
- Byhalia Middle School· 31.3%
- Byhalia Elementary School· 32.8%
- Potts Camp High School· 35.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byhalia Elementary School | Byhalia | Elementary | KG-04 | 515 | · |
| Byhalia Middle School | Byhalia | Middle | 05-08 | 438 | · |
| Byhalia High School | Byhalia | High | 09-13 | 428 | · |
| H. W. Byers High School | Holly Springs | High | 05-12 | 362 | · |
| Potts Camp High School | Potts Camp | High | 05-13 | 356 | · |
| Holly Springs Primary School | Holly Springs | Elementary | PK-03 | 332 | · |
| Holly Springs High School | Holly Springs | High | 09-12 | 288 | · |
| Mary Reid School | Potts Camp | Elementary | KG-04 | 270 | · |
| H. W. Byers Elementary | Holly Springs | Elementary | KG-04 | 262 | · |
| Holly Springs Intermediate School | Holly Springs | Middle | 04-06 | 228 | · |
| Holly Springs Junior High School | Holly Springs | Middle | 07-08 | 145 | · |
| Galena School | Holly Springs | Elementary | KG-08 | 138 | · |
| ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SCHOOL | Holly Springs | Combined | PK-12 | 0 | · |
| HOLLY SPRINGS CAREER & TECH CENTER | Holly Springs | High | 10-12 | 0 | · |
| MARSHALL CO CTE CENTER | Holly Springs | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Marshall County
About Marshall County
Marshall County is a sparse Mississippi county of about 33,979 residents, home to 15 public schools and roughly 3,762 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $53,458, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 18%. That income level is 7% higher than the Mississippi median.
In terms of grade levels, Marshall County comprises 5 elementary schools (1,517 students), 3 middle schools (811), 6 high schools (1,434), and 1 combined or other schools.
Marshall County School District dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 2,769 students on its own.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment declined 3%: 3,876 students in SY 2020-21 versus 3,762 in SY 2024-25.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Marshall County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data