Marshall County Schools & Education
Marshall County, Kansas
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.7%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,858
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,009
School Score
67/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 61/100
State Score Position
#37
of 105 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Marshall County
Measured School Summary
Marshall County performs at an average level with a school score of 67/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.0%.
Funding Context
Marshall County spends $8,858 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 10% above the Kansas average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Marshall County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
9 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
67/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #37 of 105 Kansas counties with school score data.
Completion
91.0%
2.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,858
$151 below the state average
School coverage
9
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Marshall County has 9 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Marshall County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Marshall County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#37
of 105 Kansas counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Marysville
Elementary and high visible
816 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Valley Heights
Elementary and high visible
427 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Valley Heights is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Marshall County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Marshall County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Marshall County, Kansas
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Marysville and Valley Heights Lead
The Marysville district is the county's largest, enrolling 816 students across two primary campuses. Valley Heights manages three schools with a total enrollment of 427 students. There are currently no charter schools in the county, maintaining a traditional public school focus for all families.
A Traditional Town and Country Feel
Most students attend school in one of the seven rural locales, though two schools serve as town hubs. Marysville Elementary is the largest campus with 425 students, while Valley Heights Elementary in Waterville offers a smaller feel with just 129 students. The average school size across the county remains modest at 190 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Marshall County
Reported Enrollment
1,710
9 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Marshall County
Marysville
Valley Heights
9 Public Schools in Marshall County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville Elem | Record | Marysville | Marysville, 66508Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 425 |
| Marysville Jr/Sr High | Record | Marysville | Marysville, 66508Town: Remote | 7–12 | High | 391 |
| Frankfort Elem | Record | Vermillion | Frankfort, 66427Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 187 |
| Valley Heights Jr/Sr High | Record | Valley Heights | Blue Rapids, 66411Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 180 |
| Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville | Record | Valley Heights | Waterville, 66548Rural: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 129 |
| Frankfort High | Record | Vermillion | Frankfort, 66427Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 127 |
| Valley Heights Elem | Record | Valley Heights | Blue Rapids, 66411Rural: Remote | 3–6 | Primary | 118 |
| Axtell Elementary School | Record | Prairie Hills | Axtell, 66403Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 109 |
| Axtell High | Record | Prairie Hills | Axtell, 66403Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 44 |
Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville
Valley Heights
Waterville, 66548 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,858
State avg $9,009
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Schools in Marshall County, Kansas — FAQ
What are the major school districts in Marshall County, Kansas?
The Marysville district is the county's largest, enrolling 816 students across two primary campuses. Valley Heights manages three schools with a total enrollment of 427 students. There are currently no charter schools in the county, maintaining a traditional public school focus for all families.
What is the school experience like in Marshall County?
Most students attend school in one of the seven rural locales, though two schools serve as town hubs. Marysville Elementary is the largest campus with 425 students, while Valley Heights Elementary in Waterville offers a smaller feel with just 129 students. The average school size across the county remains modest at 190 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.