Marshall County School District
School District · Guntersville, Alabama
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,172
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 2 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,172
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Evaluating Marshall County?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Marshall County as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Brindlee Mountain Primary School
Guntersville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Asbury Elementary School
Albertville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School
Grant · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#72 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,172
+$364 vs Alabama median
District size
6,040 students
Much larger than Alabama median
The short answer
Marshall County ranks #72 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Marshall County's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Brindlee Mountain Primary School (8.8/10), Asbury Elementary School (8.5/10), and Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.8/10 despite 59% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Marshall County schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Marshall County
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brindlee Mountain Primary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Asbury Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Douglas Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Brindlee Mountain Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Kate D Smith Dar High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle | 5.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Brindlee Mountain High School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Douglas High School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Douglas Middle School | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Marshall County
Marshall County is a Guntersville, Alabama school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 6,040 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. The district invests $13,172 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Marshall County demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Brindlee Mountain Primary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Marshall County students show an average math proficiency of 47.7% and ELA proficiency of 53.0%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Marshall County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Marshall County with test data.
Schools in Marshall County
12 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Guntersville
- Total Enrollment
- 6,040
- Teachers (FTE)
- 356
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Marshall County?
Marshall County has 12 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Marshall County?
The average composite rating for Marshall County is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Marshall County?
Marshall County spends $13,172 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Marshall County?
The average student-teacher ratio in Marshall County is 17:1.
What is the top-rated school in Marshall County?
Brindlee Mountain Primary School is the highest-rated school in Marshall County with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Marshall County?
Across schools in Marshall County with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Marshall County compare to other districts in Alabama?
Marshall County has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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