MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS

Marshall County Schools operates 13 schools across 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools serving 4,239 students in a suburban West Virginia locale. The district experienced a 1.5% enrollment decline from the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1 supported by 370 teachers.

Academic performance shows mixed results against state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 32.8% compared to the state average of 38.3%, while reading proficiency is 42.7% versus the state average of 46.9%. The district's graduation rate of 97.5% substantially exceeds the state average of 93.7%, and the dropout rate remains minimal at 0.2%.

The student population reflects significant economic challenges, with 55.1% classified as economically disadvantaged. Additionally, 18.7% of students receive special education services, while English learners comprise 0.3% of enrollment. The district is predominantly White at 88.1%, with other racial groups representing less than 1% each.

Marshall County Schools operates with a per-pupil spending of $10,025, exceeding the state average of $9,336. The total budget of $90.1 million relies heavily on local revenue at 71.3%, with state funding at 18.5% and federal funding at 10.2%. This revenue structure and above-average per-pupil spending occur alongside declines in both math and reading proficiency relative to state performance.