Enrollment
808
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Lewisburg, TN
Marshall Co High School
Federal NCES profile for Marshall Co High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 470267000953
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marshall Co High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Lewisburg · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 808
- students enrolled
Marshall Co High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Co High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Lewisburg, TN.
School address
District: Marshall County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470267000953 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Marshall Co High School compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Marshall Co High School
Marshall Co High School is a large high school in Lewisburg, Tennessee, enrolling 808 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 808 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,838 scored Tennessee schools.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 404 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 173 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 808 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 23 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Marshall County also operates Forrest School (788 students) and Chapel Hill Elementary (563 students) alongside Marshall Co High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Marshall Co High School compares
Marshall Co High School on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 808 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
808
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 79% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 56.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
African American 12.6%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Marshall Co High School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marshall County, which includes Marshall Co High School.
$9,986
Per student
-8%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 52.0%
Federal 20.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Marshall Co High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westhills Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Grove Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cornersville Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marshall Co High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~808 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Marshall Co High School
How many students attend Marshall Co High School?
Marshall Co High School has 808 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lewisburg, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshall Co High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marshall Co High School is 17.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marshall Co High School?
The largest demographic group at Marshall Co High School is White at 56.7% of enrollment, in Lewisburg, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marshall Co High School?
Marshall Co High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marshall Co High School rank among public schools in Lewisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Marshall Co High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Lewisburg, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lewisburg on the city page.
Is Marshall Co High School a good school?
Marshall Co High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Marshall County?
Besides Marshall Co High School, Marshall County also operates Forrest School (788 students), Chapel Hill Elementary (563 students), and Westhills Elementary (561 students). See the Marshall County district page for the complete list.
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