For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 2,807 students in Marshall County, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Marshall County, MS are Mary Reid School (K-4), H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) and Byhalia Middle School (5-8). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Marshall County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mary Reid School (K-4)
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 Pontotoc Avenue
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-7774
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-7774
Grades: K-4
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4)
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4178 Highway 72 East
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7826
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7826
Grades: K-4
| 229 students
Rank: #33.
Byhalia Middle School (5-8)
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
172 Highway 309 North
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-2591
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-2591
Grades: 5-8
| 419 students
Rank: #44.
Potts Camp High School (5-12)
(Math: 21% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7050 Church Avenue
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-6354
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-6354
Grades: 5-12
| 358 students
Rank: #55.
H. W. Byers High School (5-12)
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4178 Hwy 72 East
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7871
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7871
Grades: 5-12
| 362 students
Rank: #66.
Galena Elementary School (K-7)
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4202 Hwy 4 West
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 564-2229
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 564-2229
Grades: K-7
| 119 students
Rank: #77.
Holly Springs Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
655 South Maury
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-2329
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-2329
Grades: 4-6
| 221 students
Rank: #88.
Holly Springs Primary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
405 South Maury Street
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-1768
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 252-1768
Grades: PK-3
| 348 students
Rank: #99.
Byhalia Elementary School (K-4)
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
172 Highway 309 North
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-6980
Byhalia, MS 38611
(662) 838-6980
Grades: K-4
| 504 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Marshall County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4178 Highway 72 East
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7826
Holly Springs, MS 38635
(662) 851-7826
Grades: 6-8
| 155 students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7050 Church Avenue
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-6354
Potts Camp, MS 38659
(662) 333-6354
Grades: 4-8
| 313 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Marshall County, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Marshall County, MS include Mary Reid School (K-4), H. W. Byers Elementary (K-4) and Byhalia Middle School (5-8).
How many public elementary schools are located in Marshall County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Marshall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Marshall County include: Galena Elementary School (K-7) vs. Byhalia Elementary School (K-4), Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) vs. Galena Elementary School (K-7), Byhalia Elementary School (K-4) vs. Mary Reid School (K-4)
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