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Marshall County

Tennessee · Public School District
10
Schools
5,406
Students
$10,957
Per-Pupil Spend
-24% nat'l
Free Lunch Rate
94.0%
Graduation Rate
+7.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Marshall County is a public school district in Tennessee serving 5,406 students across 10 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 94.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,957 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chapel Hill ElementaryPK–03546
Cornersville ElementaryPK–06468
Marshall Elementary02–03388
Oak Grove ElementaryPK–01471
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Delk-Henson Intermediate School04–06441
Lewisburg Middle School07–08429
Westhills Elementary04–06603
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cornersville School07–12442
Forrest School07–12803
Marshall Co High School09–12815
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,957-24% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
28%
State
52.0%
Local (property tax)
28.1%
Federal
20.0%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (28%), with notable federal support (20%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
5,406
Students
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.0%
Opportunity Score38/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.0% graduation rate — 7.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,957, spending is 24% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Marshall County?
Marshall County has 10 public schools, serving a total of 5,406 students.
What is the graduation rate for Marshall County?
The graduation rate is 94.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Marshall County spend per student?
Marshall County spends $10,957 per pupil — 24% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Marshall County?
No, Marshall County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Marshall County serve?
Marshall County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Marshall County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Marshall County is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.