For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,951 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
15 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
5,951 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
330 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
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
0.46
0.62
# American Indian Students
33 Students
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,690 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
11%
# Black Students
86 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
2%
32%
# White Students
4,039 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
68%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
71 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
234
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
447
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
523
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
453
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
415
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
402
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
427
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
415
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
426
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
453
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
497
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
440
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
395
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
424
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,132 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,572 is less than the state median of $12,112. 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
$12,132
$12,892
Spending / Student
$11,572
$12,112
Best Marshall County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 585 students
Rank: #22.
Douglas Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 461 students
Rank: #33.
Kate D Smith Dar High School
Magnet 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
| 394 students
Rank: #44.
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 236 students
Rank: #55.
Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle School
Magnet 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
Magnet 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
| 701 students
Rank: #77.
Douglas High School
Magnet 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
| 674 students
Rank: #88.
Claysville School
Magnet 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
Magnet 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
| 496 students
Rank: #1010.
Asbury High School
Magnet 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
| 664 students
Rank: #1111.
Brindlee Mountain High School
Magnet 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
| 553 students
Rank: n/an/a
Brindlee Mountain Primary School
Magnet School
1050 Scant City Road
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2532
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2532
Grades: PK-2
| 227 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Marshall Technical School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
12312 Us Highway 431 S
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-5629
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-5629
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Robert D Sloman Primary
Magnet School
200 Bethlehem Rd
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-4912
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-4912
Grades: PK-2
| 596 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marshall County School District?
Marshall County School District manages 15 public schools serving 5,951 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?
68% of Marshall County School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Marshall County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,572 is less than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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