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Marshall County Schools & Education

School Score

44/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

94.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

94.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 93.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,608

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,215

School Score

44/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 47/100

State Score Position

#66

of 95 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Marshall County

Measured School Summary

Marshall County performs at an average level with a school score of 44/100 and a solid graduation rate of 94.0%.

Funding Context

At $5,608 per pupil, Marshall County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 6% below the Tennessee average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% 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

10 public schools and 1 district 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

44/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #66 of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data.

Completion

94.0%

0.7 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,608

$607 below the state average

School coverage

10

1 district 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 10 public schools across 1 district, 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.

Parent decision brief

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.

Dominant-district county

Marshall County carries most of the listed public-school system, with 10 of 10 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#66

of 95 Tennessee counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points below 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.

Marshall County

Elementary to high school visible

5,406 students

Elementary 4Middle 3High 3Other 0

10 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Marshall County is the largest listed district slice, with 10 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?

Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

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, Tennessee

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.

A Consolidated Rural Education Framework

Marshall County operates a focused network of 10 public schools serving 5,406 students under a single unified district. The infrastructure is evenly balanced with four elementary schools, three middle schools, and three high schools providing a clear path from kindergarten to graduation.

One District Leading the Way

The Marshall County school district manages all 5,406 students in the region across its 10 campuses. There are currently no charter schools in the county, meaning public education is centrally managed through traditional district-run facilities.

Rural Roots and Mid-Sized Campuses

With six rural schools and four town-based campuses, the local education experience is defined by small-town accessibility and open spaces. Marshall Co High School is the largest campus with 815 students, while Oak Grove Elementary offers a more intimate setting with 471 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

10

in Marshall County

Reported Enrollment

5,406

10 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary4
Middle3
High3
Other0

1 School District in Marshall County

Marshall County

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10 schools
5,406 students enrolled
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10 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 data

Level

Showing 10 of 10 matching schools

Marshall Co High School

Marshall County

Lewisburg, 37091 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High815 students

Forrest School

Marshall County

Chapel Hill, 37034 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High803 students

Westhills Elementary

Marshall County

Lewisburg, 37091 / Town: Distant

Record4–6Middle603 students

Chapel Hill Elementary

Marshall County

Chapel Hill, 37034 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–3Primary546 students

Oak Grove Elementary

Marshall County

Lewisburg, 37091 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–1Primary471 students

Cornersville Elementary

Marshall County

Cornersville, 37047 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary468 students

Cornersville School

Marshall County

Cornersville, 37047 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High442 students

Delk-Henson Intermediate School

Marshall County

Chapel Hill, 37034 / Rural: Distant

Record4–6Middle441 students

Lewisburg Middle School

Marshall County

Lewisburg, 37091 / Town: Distant

Record7–8Middle429 students

Marshall Elementary

Marshall County

Lewisburg, 37091 / Town: Distant

Record2–3Primary388 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,608

State avg $6,215

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Tennessee counties have the highest graduation rates?
Morgan County (99.0%), Henry County (98.0%), and Benton County (97.0%) currently lead Tennessee among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Tennessee?
Across Tennessee counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,215. The highest current county values are Davidson County ($7,324), Williamson County ($7,061), and Benton County ($7,058). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Marshall County?
Marshall County has a school score of 44/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Marshall County?
The high school graduation rate in Marshall County is 94.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Marshall County spend per student?
Marshall County spends $5,608 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Marshall County, Tennessee — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Marshall County, Tennessee?

Marshall County operates a focused network of 10 public schools serving 5,406 students under a single unified district. The infrastructure is evenly balanced with four elementary schools, three middle schools, and three high schools providing a clear path from kindergarten to graduation.

What are the major school districts in Marshall County, Tennessee?

The Marshall County school district manages all 5,406 students in the region across its 10 campuses. There are currently no charter schools in the county, meaning public education is centrally managed through traditional district-run facilities.

What is the school experience like in Marshall County?

With six rural schools and four town-based campuses, the local education experience is defined by small-town accessibility and open spaces. Marshall Co High School is the largest campus with 815 students, while Oak Grove Elementary offers a more intimate setting with 471 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.