For the 2026 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, Marshall Co High School and Cornersville 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 30% (versus the Tennessee public high school average of 25%), 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 88%, which is more than the Tennessee average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cornersville School, with 90-94% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forrest School
(Math: 38% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 788 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Marshall Co High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
661 W Ellington Pkwy
Lewisburg, TN 37091
(931) 359-1549
Lewisburg, TN 37091
(931) 359-1549
Gr: 9-12 | 808 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Cornersville School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
323 S Main St
Cornersville, TN 37047
(931) 246-4170
Cornersville, TN 37047
(931) 246-4170
Gr: 7-12 | 394 students Minority enrollment: 7%
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, Marshall Co High School and Cornersville 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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