For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 6,686 students in Marshall County, IA (there are , serving 272 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Marshall County, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Marshall County, IA are West Marshall High School, West Marshall Middle School and West Marshall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Marshall County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Marshall High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 3rd Street Nw
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2136
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2136
Grades: 9-12
| 299 students
Rank: #22.
West Marshall Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 3rd Street Nw
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2165
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2165
Grades: 6-8
| 206 students
Rank: #33.
West Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
207 3rd St Sw
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2671
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2671
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #44.
J C Hoglan Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2306 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1060
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1060
Grades: PK-4
| 335 students
Rank: #55.
East Marshall Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 N Franklin
Le Grand, IA 50142
(641) 479-2785
Le Grand, IA 50142
(641) 479-2785
Grades: 9-12
| 235 students
Rank: #66.
Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 S 4th St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1030
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1030
Grades: PK-4
| 375 students
Rank: #77.
East Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Weissenberger
Laurel, IA 50141
(641) 476-3342
Laurel, IA 50141
(641) 476-3342
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #88.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1315 W Main St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1041
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1041
Grades: PK-4
| 361 students
Rank: #99.
Woodbury Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8 N 7th Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1080
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1080
Grades: PK-4
| 382 students
Rank: #1010.
East Marshall Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 S Elm
Gilman, IA 50106
(641) 498-7483
Gilman, IA 50106
(641) 498-7483
Grades: 6-8
| 153 students
Rank: #1111.
B R Miller Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 S 11th St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1110
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1110
Grades: 7-8
| 734 students
Rank: #1212.
Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
406 Summit St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1070
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1070
Grades: PK-4
| 245 students
Rank: #1313.
Marshalltown High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1602 S 2nd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1130
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1130
Grades: 9-12
| 1,613 students
Rank: #1414.
Anson Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1016 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1020
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1020
Grades: PK-4
| 288 students
Rank: #1515.
Lenihan Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
212 W Ingledue St
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1160
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1160
Grades: 5-6
| 667 students
Rank: #1616.
Marshalltown Virtual Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1002 South 3rd Avenue
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1000
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1000
Grades: 7-12
| 78 students
Marshall County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1002 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1090
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1090
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
204 W Center
Gilman, IA 50106
(641) 498-7491
Gilman, IA 50106
(641) 498-7491
Grades: PK-K
| 62 students
325 3rd St
Ferguson, IA 50078
(641) 478-3261
Ferguson, IA 50078
(641) 478-3261
Grades: 3-4
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Marshall County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Marshall County, IA include West Marshall High School, West Marshall Middle School and West Marshall Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Marshall County?
16 public schools are located in Marshall County.
What percentage of students in Marshall County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Marshall County are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Marshall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Marshall County include: Woodbury Elementary School vs. Rogers Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School vs. Fisher Elementary School, Rogers Elementary School vs. Woodbury Elementary School
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