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#460 of 1,036 schools in AR

Top 44% in state

Marshall High School

High School · Searcy County School District · Marshall, AR

A Searcy County School District high school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 310, Marshall, AR 72650

  • Math 37% vs AR 30% (2025)
  • Reading 42% vs AR 33% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.3% (2025 ATLAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.2% (2025 ATLAS)
Math vs. State Avg-2.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.3 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 ATLAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2025 ATLAS)
vs. Expected+16.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation5.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6:1
District spending per student$14,455
Chronic Absenteeism28.5%

Students at Marshall High School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ATLAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.

Math Proficiency37%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
30%(2025 ATLAS)
ELA Proficiency42%(2025 ATLAS)
School
State
33%(2025 ATLAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 40% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
29%
ELA
38%
2025
Math
37%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 40 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

99.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Marshall High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,603/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marshall), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$35,625

Median home value

$87,200

Median rent

$604/mo

College educated

14.3%

Homeownership

74.3%

Poverty rate

26%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72650; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
5.8% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics9sports offered
6 boys'·3 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Searcy County School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$14,455NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marshall High School is listed in SEARCY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marshall High School

Marshall High School is a public high school in Marshall, AR, part of Searcy County School District, serving approximately 361 students in grades 7th-12th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #460 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marshall High School

What grades does Marshall High School serve?

Marshall High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Marshall High School?

Marshall High School has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Marshall High School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marshall High School rank in AR?

Marshall High School ranks #460 of 1,036 schools in AR.

What is Marshall High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marshall High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Marshall High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marshall High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Marshall High School a charter school?

No, Marshall High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Marshall High School a Title I school?

No, Marshall High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marshall High School?

99.2% of students at Marshall High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
361
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers (FTE)
60
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Searcy County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.5%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 72650)
4,462
Area average commute
24 min
Area median age
50.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72650; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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