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Marshall County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,452 students in Marshall County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
Public Schools in Marshall County School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,925 Schools
# Students
5,452 Students
1,010,424 Students
# Teachers
346 Teachers
66,546 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marshall County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#72 out of 147 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
12%
15%
% Black
6%
21%
% White
75%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,009 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,646 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,009
$11,979
Spending / Student
$9,646
$11,478
Best Marshall County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Delk-henson Intermediate School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 South Horton Pkwy
Chapel Hill, TN 37034
(931) 536-0491
Chapel Hill, TN 37034
(931) 536-0491
Grades: 4-6
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1645 Franklin Pike
Lewisburg, TN 37091
(931) 270-0892
Lewisburg, TN 37091
(931) 270-0892
Grades: PK-1
| 480 students
Rank: #33.
Forrest School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 North Horton Pkwy
Chapel Hill, TN 37034
(931) 246-4733
Chapel Hill, TN 37034
(931) 246-4733
Grades: 7-12
| 826 students
Rank: #44.
Chapel Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 S Horton Pkwy
Chapel Hill, TN 37034
(931) 246-4255
Chapel Hill, TN 37034
(931) 246-4255
Grades: PK-3
| 559 students
Rank: #55.
Cornersville Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
485 North Main St
Cornersville, TN 37047
(931) 246-4230
Cornersville, TN 37047
(931) 246-4230
Grades: PK-6
| 478 students
Rank: #66.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Tiger Dr
Lewisburg, TN 37091
(931) 359-7149
Lewisburg, TN 37091
(931) 359-7149
Grades: 2-3
| 420 students
Rank: #77.
Cornersville School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
323 S Main St
Cornersville, TN 37047
(931) 246-4170
Cornersville, TN 37047
(931) 246-4170
Grades: 7-12
| 430 students
Rank: #88.
Marshall Co High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
661 W Ellington Pkwy
Lewisburg, TN 37091
(931) 359-1549
Lewisburg, TN 37091
(931) 359-1549
Grades: 9-12
| 804 students
Rank: #99.
Westhills Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1351 N Ellington Pkwy
Lewisburg, TN 37091
(931) 359-3909
Lewisburg, TN 37091
(931) 359-3909
Grades: 4-6
| 577 students
Rank: #1010.
Lewisburg Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Tiger Blvd
Lewisburg, TN 37091
(931) 359-1265
Lewisburg, TN 37091
(931) 359-1265
Grades: 7-8
| 432 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marshall County School District?
Marshall County School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,452 students.
What is the rank of Marshall County School District?
Marshall County School District is ranked #74 out of 147 school districts in Tennessee (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Tennessee school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County School District?
75% of Marshall County School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marshall County School District?
Marshall County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What is Marshall County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,646 is less than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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