For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 6,494 students in Marshall County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Marshall County School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
17 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
6,494 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
342 Teachers
43,229 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marshall County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#99 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Graduation Rate
88%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.64
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
30%
12%
% Black
1%
31%
% White
66%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,118 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,605 is less than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$72 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,118
$12,875
Spending / Student
$10,605
$12,097
Best Marshall County School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6077 Main St
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-2226
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-2226
Gr: PK-4 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6077 Main St
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-5950
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-5950
Gr: 5-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Asbury Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1966 Asbury Road
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 878-6221
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 878-6221
Gr: PK-5 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Douglas Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Highway 75
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-4420
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-4420
Gr: 3-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2233 Shoal Creek Rd
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 753-2246
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 753-2246
Gr: 3-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Claysville School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 Claysville School Rd
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-4444
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-4444
Gr: PK
Rank: #77.
Douglas High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 Eagle Drive
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-2810
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-2810
Gr: 9-12 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Douglas Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 75
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-1240
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-1240
Gr: 6-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Kate D Smith Dar High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6077 Main St
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-4238
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 728-4238
Gr: 9-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Asbury High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1990 Asbury Rd
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 878-4068
Albertville, AL 35951
(256) 878-4068
Gr: 6-12 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1111.
Brindlee Mountain High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
994 Scant City Road
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2800
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2800
Gr: 6-12 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
1050 Scant City Road
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2532
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2532
Gr: K-2 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
6077 Main St
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 857-5145
Grant, AL 35747
(256) 857-5145
Gr: 3-5 | 308 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall Alternative School
Alternative School
140 Claysville School Rd
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-7554
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-7554
Gr: 3-12
Rank: n/an/a
12380 Us Highway 431
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-3171
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-3171
Gr: 7-12 | 71 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall Technical School
Vocational School
12312 Us Highway 431 S
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-5629
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 582-5629
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
200 Bethlehem Rd
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-4912
Douglas, AL 35964
(256) 593-4912
Gr: PK-2 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marshall County School District?
Marshall County School District manages 17 public schools serving 6,494 students.
What is the rank of Marshall County School District?
Marshall County School District is ranked #98 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County School District?
66% of Marshall County School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marshall County School District?
Marshall County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Marshall County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,605 is less than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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