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#1493 of 1,786 schools in TN

Marshall Co High School

High School · Marshall County · Lewisburg, TN

A Marshall County high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

661 W Ellington PKWY, Lewisburg, TN 37091

  • Math 27% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 37% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.4% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-11.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.8 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-11.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation15.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$10,312
Chronic Absenteeism25.6%

Students at Marshall Co High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency27%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 32% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
89%
ELA
71%
2015
ELA
38%
2016
ELA
34%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
35%
2025
Math
27%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 28 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Marshall Co 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,656/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lewisburg), 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

$61,887

Median home value

$230,700

Median rent

$885/mo

College educated

21.3%

Homeownership

73.5%

Poverty rate

17.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37091; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
15.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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

2 in Marshall County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cornersville SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.47–12Not available430Compare →
Forrest SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.57–12Not available826Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Marshall County

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#8 of 10
District spending per student
$10,312NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marshall Co High School is listed in Marshall County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marshall Co High School

Marshall Co High School is a public high school in Lewisburg, TN, part of Marshall County, serving approximately 804 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,493 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marshall Co High School

What grades does Marshall Co High School serve?

Marshall Co High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Marshall Co High School?

Marshall Co High School has an enrollment of approximately 804 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Co High School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marshall Co High School rank in TN?

Marshall Co High School ranks #1,493 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Marshall Co High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Marshall Co High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Co High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marshall Co High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Marshall Co High School a charter school?

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

Is Marshall Co High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
804
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Marshall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.6%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 37091)
23,991
Area average commute
28.4 min
Area median age
38.9
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 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 37091; 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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