High Schools in Marshall County

The high schools located in Marshall County, Alabama, serve students in grades 9-12 and provide a diverse educational landscape. The data set covers 4 high schools in the region, offering insights into their academic performance, student demographics, and resource allocation.

Among the standout schools is Kate D Smith DAR High School, which ranks 77th out of 378 Alabama high schools and has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school outperforms the Marshall County and Alabama averages in 11th-grade English and science test scores, while maintaining a lower student-teacher ratio of 16.7. In contrast, Asbury High School and Brindlee Mountain High School have struggled with lower math proficiency rates, with only 12.33% and 8.2% of 11th-graders scoring proficient or better, respectively.

The data also reveals significant differences in the socioeconomic backgrounds of the student populations, with Kate D Smith DAR High School having the lowest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 33.5%, while Asbury High School has the highest at 83.58%. These disparities in student demographics may contribute to the varying academic performance observed across the schools. Despite similar spending per student, the schools demonstrate a range of educational outcomes, underscoring the importance of factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and student support.