Best Public High Schools in Marshall County (2025-26)

Best Marshall County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,225 students in Marshall County, IA.

The top ranked public high schools in Marshall County, IA are West Marshall High School, East Marshall Senior High School and Marshalltown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Marshall County, IA public high schools have an score of 51% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and score of 66% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.

Marshall County, IA public high school have a of 84%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is West Marshall High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Marshall County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

West Marshall High School

(Math: 73% | Reading: 92%)
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601 3rd Street Nw
State Center, IA 50247
(641) 483-2136

Gr: 9-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #22.

East Marshall Senior High School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
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201 N Franklin
Le Grand, IA 50142
(641) 479-2785

Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Rank: #33.

Marshalltown High School

(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
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1602 S 2nd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1130

Gr: 9-12 | 1,613 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Rank: #44.

Marshalltown Virtual Academy

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
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1002 South 3rd Avenue
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1000

Gr: 7-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

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Location

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Anson Middle School (Closed 2007)

1002 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1090

Gr: 6-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

East Marshall Community Pre School (Closed 2015)

204 W Center
Gilman, IA 50106
(641) 498-7491

Gr: PK-K | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

East Marshall Elementary School (Closed 2008)

325 3rd St
Ferguson, IA 50078
(641) 478-3261

Gr: 3-4 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Marshall County, IA?

The top ranked public high schools in Marshall County, IA include West Marshall High School, East Marshall Senior High School and Marshalltown High School.

How many public high schools are located in Marshall County?

4 public high schools are located in Marshall County.

What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?

Marshall County public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Which public high schools in Marshall County are often viewed compared to one another?