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Marshall County

Alabama · Public School District
15
Schools
5,951
Students
$14,887
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
56.2%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
91.9%
Graduation Rate
+5.4pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Marshall County is a public school district in Alabama serving 5,951 students across 15 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.9% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,887 is near the national average for a US public school district. 56% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (15)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Douglas Middle School06–08496
Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle05–08364
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Asbury High School06–12664
Brindlee Mountain High School06–12553
Douglas High School09–12674
Kate D Smith DAR High School09–12394
Marshall Technical School10–120
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Claysville SchoolPK–PK0
Marshall Alternative School03–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,887Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
21%
State
51.2%
Local (property tax)
21.3%
Federal
27.6%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (21%), with notable federal support (28%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
15
Schools
5,951
Students
56%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.9%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.9% graduation rate — 5.4 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
28% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Marshall County?
Marshall County has 15 public schools, serving a total of 5,951 students.
What is the graduation rate for Marshall County?
The graduation rate is 91.9%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Marshall County spend per student?
Marshall County spends $14,887 per pupil — 4% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Marshall County?
56% of students in Marshall County qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Marshall County?
No, Marshall County does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Marshall County serve?
Marshall County serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Marshall County?
The median opportunity score across schools in Marshall County is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.