For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 348 students in Marshall County, MS.
The top-ranked public preschool in Marshall County, MS is Holly Springs Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Marshall County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holly Springs Primary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
405 South Maury Street
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-1768
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-1768
Gr: PK-3 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning School
Alternative School
122 S. Spring St.
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 252-4271
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 252-4271
Gr: PK-12
Marshall County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4178 Highway 72 East
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7826
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7826
Gr: 6-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Holly Springs Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
325 East Falconer Ave
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-7734
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-7734
7050 Church Avenue
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-6354
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-6354
Gr: 4-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Marshall County, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Marshall County, MS include Holly Springs Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Marshall County?
2 public preschools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).
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