For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,705 students in Marshall County, MS (there are , serving 595 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Marshall County, MS are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Marshall County, MS are Mary Reid School (K-4), Byhalia High School (9-12) and H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, MS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Marshall County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mary Reid School (K-4)
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 Pontotoc Avenue
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-7774
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-7774
Grades: K-4
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Byhalia High School (9-12)
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
278 Highway 309 North
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-2206
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-2206
Grades: 9-12
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4)
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4178 Highway 72 East
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7826
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7826
Grades: K-4
| 229 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Byhalia Middle School (5-8)
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
172 Highway 309 North
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-2591
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-2591
Grades: 5-8
| 419 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Holly Springs High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
165 North Walthall Street
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-4371
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-4371
Grades: 9-12
| 312 students
Rank: #66.
Potts Camp High School (5-12)
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7050 Church Avenue
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-6354
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-6354
Grades: 5-12
| 358 students
Rank: #77.
H. W. Byers High School (5-12)
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4178 Hwy 72 East
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7871
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7871
Grades: 5-12
| 362 students
Rank: #88.
Galena Elementary School (K-7)
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4202 Hwy 4 West
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 564-2229
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 564-2229
Grades: K-7
| 119 students
Rank: #99.
Holly Springs Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
655 South Maury
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-2329
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-2329
Grades: 4-6
| 221 students
Rank: #1010.
Holly Springs Primary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
405 South Maury Street
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-1768
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-1768
Grades: PK-3
| 348 students
Rank: #1111.
Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
172 Highway 309 North
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-6980
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-6980
Grades: K-4
| 504 students
Rank: #1212.
Holly Springs Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
325 East Falconer
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-7737
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-7737
Grades: 7-8
| 146 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning School
Alternative School
122 S. Spring St.
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 252-4271
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 252-4271
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Holly Springs Career & Tech Center
Vocational School
410 East Falconer
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-2071
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-2071
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Marshall Co Cte Center
Vocational School
255 Mary Rahe Dr.
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-4271
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-4271
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Marshall County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4178 Highway 72 East
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7826
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7826
Grades: 6-8
| 155 students
Holly Springs Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
325 East Falconer Ave
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-7734
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-7734
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7050 Church Avenue
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-6354
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-6354
Grades: 4-8
| 313 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Marshall County, MS?
The top ranked public schools in Marshall County, MS include Mary Reid School (K-4), Byhalia High School (9-12) and H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4).
How many public schools are located in Marshall County?
15 public schools are located in Marshall County.
What percentage of students in Marshall County go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Marshall County are educated in public schools (compared to the MS state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public schools average of 58% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Marshall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Marshall County include: Galena Elementary School (K-7) vs. Byhalia Elementary School (K-4), Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) vs. Galena Elementary School (K-7), Potts Camp High School (5-12) vs. Byhalia High School (9-12)
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