Marshall County

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Lewisburg, Tennessee - 10 schools

An equity score of 21/100 ranks Marshall County #127 of 140 districts in Tennessee (state average 38). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,986 per pupil, Marshall County ranks #114 of 141 Tennessee districts by per-pupil spending (Tennessee districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

5,406
Total Enrollment
10
Schools
$9,986
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Marshall County operates 10 public schools serving 5,406 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Tennessee. The school portfolio breaks down into 5 combined, 3 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle schools, a compact enough portfolio that families can compare every campus directly before they move, rent, or enrol. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Marshall County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,986 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 141 Tennessee districts by per-pupil spending. See how Tennessee compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 28.1% local, 52.0% state, and 20.0% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 21/100, ranked #127 of 140 in Tennessee against a state average of 38, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 3 of 10 schools offering Advanced Placement (11 AP courses district-wide), a 452.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 16.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 74.0% White, 13.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.4% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Oak Grove Elementary, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.

Its largest campus is Marshall Co High School, enrolling 808 students (15% of the district's total enrollment).

Marshall County school enrollment varies 2.1× across entities

Marshall County school enrollment ranges from 394 students (lowest) to 808 students (highest), a spread of 414 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Marshall County student-counselor ratio is 452:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Marshall County chronic absenteeism rate is 16.7% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Marshall County is typically wider than the Marshall County-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

20.0%
Federal
52.0%
State
28.1%
Local

Funding Equity

21
Equity Score
127 / 140
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 10 schools in Marshall County.

White 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.1%
African American 5.4%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 6.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 39.3/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Marshall County's schools, about the same as the Tennessee average of 38.3.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Oak Grove Elementary 62.2
  2. 2 Lewisburg Middle School 61.2
  3. 3 Marshall Co High School 60.8
  4. 4 Marshall Elementary 57.5
  5. 5 Westhills Elementary 55.1

Programs & Resources

3 / 10
Schools with AP
11 AP courses total
452.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Marshall County

School Enrollment
Marshall Co High School
808
Forrest School
788
Chapel Hill Elementary
563
Westhills Elementary
561
Oak Grove Elementary
488
Cornersville Elementary
470
Lewisburg Middle School
428
Delk-Henson Intermediate School
422
Marshall Elementary
400
Cornersville School
394

How Marshall County Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Tennessee districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Campbell County Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Mcminn County Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Maryville Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Cleveland Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Monroe County Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Marshall County's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Tennessee

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Marshall County?

Marshall County has 10 schools, including 1 high, 5 combined, 3 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 5,406 students.

How much does Marshall County spend per student?

Marshall County spends $9,986 per student. The district has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #127 in Tennessee.

What is the demographic composition of Marshall County?

Marshall County students are 74.0% White, 13.1% Hispanic or Latino, 5.4% African American, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 10 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Marshall County?

Marshall County has an equity score of 21/100, ranking #127 out of 140 districts in Tennessee.