Summary
Marshall High School is a large public high school in Marshall, TX, serving 1,467 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Marshall Independent School District (Isd), which is ranked in the bottom 21% of Texas school districts. The school has consistently received a 1-star rating for nearly a decade, placing it in the 23rd percentile statewide, and serves a high-needs population with over 74% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. Its graduation rate of 85.6% is notably lower than nearly all nearby schools, such as Tatum High School and Texas Early College High School, which both boast 100% graduation rates, and Waskom High School at 98.4%.
One of the most striking differences is in academic performance, particularly in Algebra I, where only 12.83% of Marshall students were proficient in the 2025-2026 school year—far below the state average of 54.03% and the lowest among all nearby schools. However, there are some bright spots: in Biology and English II Reading, proficiency rates reached 52.05% and 54.85%, respectively, which are closer to state averages and competitive with schools like Jefferson High School and Waskom. The school also has a higher student-to-teacher ratio of 15.1, nearly double that of Waskom (8.3) and Elysian Fields High School (8.6), and spends less per student ($10,658) compared to higher-performing neighbors like Harleton High School ($12,765) and Tatum ($12,884).
Interestingly, just 1.4 miles away, Texas Early College High School—a small charter school with 97 students—achieves dramatically better results, including a 100% graduation rate and test scores often double or triple those of Marshall. This contrast highlights the potential impact of a different educational model and smaller scale. While Marshall shows some positive trends, such as slight improvement for Hispanic students, subgroups like Special Education and Multi-racial students consistently perform in the bottom 15-20% of the state. Overall, the data paints a picture of a school facing significant challenges, especially in foundational math skills, but with pockets of strength in certain subjects.
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