For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,040 students in Marshall County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Marshall County School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
6,040 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
351 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Marshall County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#93 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%

Graduation Rate
91%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.63
# American Indian Students
35 Students
5,986 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
37 Students
10,976 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,800 Students
83,354 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
11%
# Black Students
84 Students
234,256 Students
% Black Students
1%
32%
# White Students
3,996 Students
379,490 Students
% White Students
66%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
824 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
81 Students
28,630 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
239
21,953
# Students in K Grade:
470
55,899
# Students in 1st Grade:
474
58,528
# Students in 2nd Grade:
519
57,991
# Students in 3rd Grade:
467
55,161
# Students in 4th Grade:
429
54,236
# Students in 5th Grade:
402
54,179
# Students in 6th Grade:
428
54,861
# Students in 7th Grade:
416
55,768
# Students in 8th Grade:
441
56,376
# Students in 9th Grade:
500
59,139
# Students in 10th Grade:
448
56,986
# Students in 11th Grade:
414
53,181
# Students in 12th Grade:
393
49,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,953 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,402 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$9,671 MM

Spending
$69 MM
$9,086 MM

Revenue / Student
$11,953
$13,006

Spending / Student
$11,402
$12,220

Best Marshall County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6077 Main St
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-2226
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-2226
Grades: PK-4
| 591 students
Rank: #22.
Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Highway 75
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-4420
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-4420
Grades: 3-5
| 481 students
Rank: #33.
Kate D Smith Dar High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6077 Main St
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-4238
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-4238
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
Rank: #44.
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2233 Shoal Creek Rd
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 753-2246
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 753-2246
Grades: 3-5
| 248 students
Rank: #55.
Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6077 Main St
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-5950
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-5950
Grades: 5-8
| 364 students
Rank: #66.
Asbury Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1966 Asbury Road
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 878-6221
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 878-6221
Grades: PK-5
| 707 students
Rank: #77.
Douglas High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 Eagle Drive
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-2810
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-2810
Grades: 9-12
| 691 students
Rank: #88.
Claysville School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 Claysville School Rd
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-4444
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-4444
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Douglas Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 75
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-1240
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-1240
Grades: 6-8
| 506 students
Rank: #1010.
Asbury High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1990 Asbury Rd
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 878-4068
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 878-4068
Grades: 6-12
| 650 students
Rank: #1111.
Brindlee Mountain High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
994 Scant City Road
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2800
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2800
Grades: 6-12
| 515 students
Rank: n/an/a
1050 Scant City Road
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2532
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2532
Grades: PK-2
| 256 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall Alternative School
Alternative School
140 Claysville School Rd
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-7554
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-7554
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Bethlehem Rd
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-4912
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-4912
Grades: PK-2
| 634 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marshall County School District?
Marshall County School District manages 14 public schools serving 6,040 students.
What is the rank of Marshall County School District?
Marshall County School District is ranked #93 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County School District?
66% of Marshall County School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marshall County School District?
Marshall County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Marshall County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,402 is less than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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