5.6public avg / 10

Best Schools in Marshall, Texas

11 schools in the directory · 5 Elementary · 1 Middle · 3 High · 2 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 9

Private: 2

Districts: 2

Comparable public avg (8): 5.6/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Marshall are Sam Houston EL (8.3/10), Wm B Travis EL (8.0/10), and Price T Young EL (6.1/10), among 8 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.

Schools

9 public · 2 private

Avg Score

5.6

8 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

9 public · 2 private

Avg Score

5.6

8 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Texas Early College H S

STAAR proficiency rose +37.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Marshall public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Marshall

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (8 rated schools; 11 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Sam Houston EL	8.3 / 10	Elementary	—	91th
2	Wm B Travis EL	8.0 / 10	Elementary	—	86th
3	Price T Young EL	6.1 / 10	Elementary	—	41th
4	Crockett EL	5.5 / 10	Elementary	—	28th
5	Texas Early College H S	4.7 / 10	High	—	14th
6	Marshall Early Graduation School	4.2 / 10	High	—	8th
7	Marshall H S	4.2 / 10	High	—	8th
8	Marshall J H	4.1 / 10	Middle	—	7th

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About Schools in Marshall, Texas

Marshall, Texas is home to 11 schools, including 9 public schools and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 3 high schools.

The 8 public schools in this comparison average 5.6 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Sam Houston EL with a composite score of 8.3/10.

Marshall is served by 2 school districts: PANOLA CHARTER SCHOOL, MARSHALL ISD. These districts collectively serve 5,134 students.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

5 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Sam Houston EL 538 students · Kindergarten–5th	538	Kindergarten–5th	8.3
2	Wm B Travis EL 479 students · Kindergarten–5th	479	Kindergarten–5th	8.0
3	Price T Young EL 494 students · Kindergarten–5th	494	Kindergarten–5th	6.1
4	Crockett EL 565 students · Kindergarten–5th	565	Kindergarten–5th	5.5
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Trinity Episcopal SchoolPrivate 110 students · Pre-K–8th	110	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated

Middle Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Marshall J H 1,084 students · 6th–8th	1,084	6th–8th	4.1

High Schools

3 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Texas Early College H S 93 students · 8th–12th	93	8th–12th	4.7
2	Marshall H S 1,411 students · 9th–12th	1,411	9th–12th	4.2
3	Marshall Early Graduation School 97 students · 7th–12th	97	7th–12th	4.2

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Marshall Ech Ctr 297 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	297	Pre-K–Pre-K	4.6
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Marshall Christian AcademyPrivate 104 students · Pre-K–12th	104	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Marshall

Marshall, Texas · 11 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 5
Middle: 1
High: 3
Other: 2

Resources

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School Districts (2)

PANOLA CHARTER SCHOOL

3 schools · 169 students

MARSHALL ISD

8 schools · 4,965 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Marshall, Texas

How many schools are in Marshall, Texas?

Marshall has 11 schools, including 9 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Marshall, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 8 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Marshall is 5.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Marshall, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Marshall on MySchoolScout is Sam Houston EL with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What is the best elementary school in Marshall, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Marshall on MySchoolScout is Sam Houston EL with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What is the best middle school in Marshall, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Marshall on MySchoolScout is Marshall J H with a composite score of 4.1/10.

What is the best high school in Marshall, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Marshall on MySchoolScout is Texas Early College H S with a composite score of 4.7/10.

How many school districts serve Marshall, Texas?

Marshall is served by 2 school districts: Panola Charter School, Marshall ISD.

Are there private schools in Marshall, Texas?

Yes, Marshall has 2 private schools alongside 9 public schools. The top-rated private school is Marshall Christian Academy with a score of 8.2/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Marshall, Texas?

Among 8 public schools in Marshall that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 16.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Marshall, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.