For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,060 students in Marshall County, TN.
The top ranked public high schools in Marshall County, TN are Forrest School, Cornersville School and Marshall Co High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, TN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). High schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public high schools.
Marshall County, TN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cornersville School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Tennessee or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Marshall County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Marshall County, TN?
The top ranked public high schools in Marshall County, TN include Forrest School, Cornersville School and Marshall Co High School.
How many public high schools are located in Marshall County?
3 public high schools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public high schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Marshall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Marshall County include: Cornersville School vs. Forrest School, Forrest School vs. Cornersville School
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