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MARSHALL CO SCHOOL DIST

Mississippi · Public School District
10
Schools
2,777
Students
$10,889
Per-Pupil Spend
-24% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
85.9%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

MARSHALL CO SCHOOL DIST is a public school district in Mississippi serving 2,777 students across 10 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 85.9% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,889 is below the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools4 schools
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
BYHALIA MIDDLE SCHOOL (5-8)05–08444
High Schools4 schools
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
ALTERNATIVE LEARNING SCHOOLPK–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,889-24% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
43%
30%
State
43.2%
Local (property tax)
30.0%
Federal
26.8%

Funding is shared between state (43%) and local sources (30%), with notable federal support (27%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
2,777
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate85.9%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,889, spending is 24% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
27% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in MARSHALL CO SCHOOL DIST?
MARSHALL CO SCHOOL DIST has 10 public schools, serving a total of 2,777 students.
What is the graduation rate for MARSHALL CO SCHOOL DIST?
The graduation rate is 85.9%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does MARSHALL CO SCHOOL DIST spend per student?
MARSHALL CO SCHOOL DIST spends $10,889 per pupil — 24% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in MARSHALL CO SCHOOL DIST?
100% of students in MARSHALL CO SCHOOL DIST qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in MARSHALL CO SCHOOL DIST?
No, MARSHALL CO SCHOOL DIST does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does MARSHALL CO SCHOOL DIST serve?
MARSHALL CO SCHOOL DIST serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.